Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2021

Summary

Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2021 This bill modifies the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits the deprivation of rights under color of law. Currently, the second prong of the prohibition bars the application of different punishments, pains, or penalties based on an individual's alien status, color, or race. This bill specifies that the application of any pressure to a person's throat or windpipe, the use of maneuvers that restrict blood or oxygen flow to the brain, or carotid artery restraints that prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air (e.g., a chokehold) constitute a punishment, pain, or penalty.

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Timeline

1. 25 February 2021

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 February 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 February 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 28 April 2021

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 25 February 2021 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 February 2021

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 February 2021

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• Hakeem Jeffries · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] · D · Sponsor
• Sanford Bishop · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] · D · Sponsor
• David Cicilline · D · Sponsor
• Katherine Clark · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] · D · Sponsor
• Diana DeGette · D · Sponsor
• Val Demings · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] · D · Sponsor
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• Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] · D · Sponsor
• EDDIE JOHNSON · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] · D · Sponsor
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• Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Sponsor
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• Mondaire Jones · D · Sponsor
• Bradley Schneider · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] · D · Sponsor
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