H.R. 7118 · 115th Congress
Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2018
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Hakeem Jeffries
- Introduced
- 2018-11-06
- Latest action
- 2018-11-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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.