Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 8, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 7144
Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 8, 2020)
Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020
This bill prohibits the reckless use of excessive force (e.g., the use of choke holds) under the color of law by law enforcement officers. The bill also prohibits states and local governments from receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program if the state or locality does not have a similar law prohibiting the use of excessive force.
What just happenedJun 8, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7](D-NY)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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- Introduced in HouseJun 8, 2020
- Jun 8, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 8, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 8, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House