0
0
0
Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:16 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 7144
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.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 7144
Bill HR 7144 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2020. Bill HR 7144 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2020. Bill HR 7144's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 8, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7144
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7144
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Congressional oversight
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Department of Justice
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7144
Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the reckless use of excessive force under the color of law, and for other purposes.
Law Enforcement Oversight and Reform Act of 2020
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7144
Latest Bills
TRAPS Act
Bill HR 4936September 18, 2026
Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025
Bill HR 4093September 18, 2026
American Lending Fairness Act of 2026
Bill HR 7866September 18, 2026
Civil Investigative Demand Reform Act of 2025
Bill HR 1653September 18, 2026
American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026
Bill HR 8957September 18, 2026
Preventive Health Savings Act
Bill HR 4464September 18, 2026
PEARL Act
Bill HR 9327September 18, 2026
Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act
Bill HR 5439September 18, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building".
Bill HR 9570September 18, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber Post Office".
Bill HR 4707September 18, 2026