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Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7144| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2020
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020 This bill prohibits the reckless use of excessive force (e.g., the use of choke holds) under the color of law by law enforcement officers. The bill also prohibits states and local governments from receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program if the state or locality does not have a similar law prohibiting the use of excessive force.
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Timeline
Jun 8, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 8, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDepartment of JusticeLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersState and local government operations

Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7144| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2020
Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020 This bill prohibits the reckless use of excessive force (e.g., the use of choke holds) under the color of law by law enforcement officers. The bill also prohibits states and local governments from receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program if the state or locality does not have a similar law prohibiting the use of excessive force.
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Timeline
Jun 8, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 8, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDepartment of JusticeLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersState and local government operations