House Bill 4408
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 19, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4408
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
September 19, 2019
10/28/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
09/19/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
09/19/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:56 PM