House Bill 7221
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Prohibiting Law Enforcement Use of Chemical Weapons Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 15, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
7221
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
Prohibiting Law Enforcement Use of Chemical Weapons Act
This bill prohibits federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from using chemical weapons in the course of policing activities. It also requires law enforcement agencies to dispose of chemical weapons that were acquired for such use.
June 15, 2020
06/15/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/15/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 12:28:57 AM