To amend section 242 of title 18, United States Code, to forbid the use of chokeholds by persons subject to that provision's prohibitions, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-7118| House
| Updated: 11/15/2018
Hakeem S. Jeffries
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (17)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Assault and harassment offensesCardiovascular and respiratory healthConstitution and constitutional amendmentsCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDue process and equal protectionLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersRacial and ethnic relations
To amend section 242 of title 18, United States Code, to forbid the use of chokeholds by persons subject to that provision's prohibitions, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-7118| House
| Updated: 11/15/2018
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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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Hakeem S. Jeffries
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (17)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCardiovascular and respiratory healthConstitution and constitutional amendmentsCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDue process and equal protectionLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersRacial and ethnic relations