H.R. 4408 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2019
H.R. 4408 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Sep 19, 2019, sponsored by Hakeem S. Jeffries with 127 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 19, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 127
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Hakeem S. Jeffries (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 127 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 19, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Oct 28, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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