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115-hr-7118115th Congress

Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2018

Sponsored By: Representative Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]

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Summary

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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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2018

  • Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2018

  • WM. CLAY

    MO • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2018

  • Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

    TN • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2018

  • Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2018

  • Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2018

  • Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2018

  • Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2018

  • Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2018

  • Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2018

  • Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2018

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2018

  • Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2]

    LA • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2018

  • JOSE SERRANO

    NY • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2018

  • Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2018

  • Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 11/13/2018

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 11/13/2018

Roll Call Votes

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