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H.R. 4408 (116th)

Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2019

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Introduced

19 September 2019

Last action

28 October 2019 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2], Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]

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Summary

Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2019 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 which may prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air (e.g., a chokehold) constitutes a punishment, pain, or penalty.

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Timeline

  1. 19 September 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 September 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 September 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 October 2019

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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