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End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3956| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2020
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (2)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2020 This bill creates a new condition of eligibility for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program and the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. Specifically, to be eligible for grant funds under the COPS program and JAG program, a state or locality must have in effect a law that prohibits law enforcement officers from using a chokehold or carotid hold.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 11, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7120: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
  • S 116-3912: Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Assault and harassment offensesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officers

End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3956| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2020
End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2020 This bill creates a new condition of eligibility for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program and the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. Specifically, to be eligible for grant funds under the COPS program and JAG program, a state or locality must have in effect a law that prohibits law enforcement officers from using a chokehold or carotid hold.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 11, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (2)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7120: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
  • S 116-3912: Justice in Policing Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officers