HR 7118 · 115th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-11-06· Sponsored by Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]· House

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Senate
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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2018-11-15)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code specify that the application of any pressure to the throat or windpipe which may prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air (i.e., a chokehold) constitutes the deprivation of rights under color of law.…

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Cosponsors (17)

17 Democrats
Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]CA
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]NY
Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]MO
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]TN
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]IL
Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]CT
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]FL
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]GA
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]IL
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]CA
Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]NY
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2]LA
Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15]NY
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]CA
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]WA
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]IN