Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020

United States116th CongressHR-7144House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 8, 2020

Summary

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

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. Introduced in House

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