United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 7144 (116th)
Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020
Introduced
8 June 2020
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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3 January 2025
Summary
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.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 8 June 2020
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 8 June 2020
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 8 June 2020
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7144
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/7144