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Eric Garner Excessive Force Prevention Act

USA117th CongressS-244| Senate 
| Updated: 2/4/2021
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Eric Garner Excessive Force Prevention Act This bill modifies the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits deprivation of rights under color of law. Current law prohibits the deprivation of federally protected rights, privileges, or immunities by a government official (including a law enforcement officer). It also prohibits the application of different punishments, pains, or penalties based on an individual's alien status, color, or race. This bill specifies that the application of any pressure to the throat or windpipe, the use of maneuvers that restrict blood or oxygen flow to the brain, or the use of carotid artery restraints which may prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air is a deprivation of a right, privilege, or immunity and is a punishment, pain, or penalty.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3895
Eric Garner Excessive Force Prevention Act
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1347
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3895
    Eric Garner Excessive Force Prevention Act


  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1347
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1347: Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2021
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

Eric Garner Excessive Force Prevention Act

USA117th CongressS-244| Senate 
| Updated: 2/4/2021
Eric Garner Excessive Force Prevention Act This bill modifies the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits deprivation of rights under color of law. Current law prohibits the deprivation of federally protected rights, privileges, or immunities by a government official (including a law enforcement officer). It also prohibits the application of different punishments, pains, or penalties based on an individual's alien status, color, or race. This bill specifies that the application of any pressure to the throat or windpipe, the use of maneuvers that restrict blood or oxygen flow to the brain, or the use of carotid artery restraints which may prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air is a deprivation of a right, privilege, or immunity and is a punishment, pain, or penalty.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3895
Eric Garner Excessive Force Prevention Act
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1347
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3895
    Eric Garner Excessive Force Prevention Act


  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1347
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1347: Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2021
  • 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