HR 2052 · 114th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-04-28· Sponsored by Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2015-05-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2015 Amends the federal criminal code to include the application of any pressure to the throat or windpipe which may prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air within the meaning of "punishment, pain, or penalty" for purposes of the federal prohibition against deprivation of rights under color of law.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats
Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]CA
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]NY
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]IN
Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13]NY
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]NY
Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2]LA
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]IL
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]MO
Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]GA
Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]FL
Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5]FL
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]FL
Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]OH
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]IL
Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]GA
Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]AL
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]CA
Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15]NY
Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]NJ