Senate Bill 3956
116th Congress(2019-2020)
End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 11, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3956
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2020
This bill creates a new condition of eligibility for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program and the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program.
Specifically, to be eligible for grant funds under the COPS program and JAG program, a state or locality must have in effect a law that prohibits law enforcement officers from using a chokehold or carotid hold.
June 11, 2020
06/11/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
06/11/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:15 PM