Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 28, 2015)
Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2015
Amends the federal criminal code to include the application of any pressure to the throat or windpipe which may prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air within the meaning of "punishment, pain, or penalty" for purposes of the federal prohibition against deprivation of rights under color of law.
What just happenedMay 15, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 28, 2015
- May 15, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Apr 28, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 28, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 28, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House