Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 15, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 7206
Excessive Force Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 15, 2020)
Excessive Force Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020
This bill prohibits and penalizes the intentional or reckless use of excessive force by law enforcement and correctional officers. It also prohibits and penalizes a failure to intervene when another officer uses such excessive force.
What just happenedJun 15, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13](D-NY)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJun 15, 2020
- Jun 15, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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- Jun 15, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House