H.R. 1347 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2021
H.R. 1347 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 25, 2021, sponsored by Hakeem S. Jeffries with 81 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 81
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2021 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: 81 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Apr 28, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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