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Main Subject: Crime and Law Enforcement

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. This bill specifies that the application of any pressure to a person's throat or windpipe, the use of maneuvers that restrict blood or oxygen flow to the brain, or carotid artery restraints that prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air (e.g., a chokehold) constitute a punishment, pain, or penalty.

HR1280-117, S244-117,

House committee actions Actions

Committee
Apr. 28 2021	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

House floor actions Actions

IntroReferral
Feb. 25 2021	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Library of Congress Actions

IntroReferral
Feb. 25 2021	Introduced in House Introduced in House

House bill HR1347-117

Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2021

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