SENATE 353117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 2/22/2021
Actions
- 2021-02-22Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-02-22Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-02-22 (00)
End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2021
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.
Cosponsors (2)
- Tina Smith (D-MN)
- Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Subjects
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Detention of persons
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
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