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Excessive Force Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020
2/9/2022, 1:25 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 7206
Excessive Force Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020
This bill prohibits and penalizes the intentional or reckless use of excessive force by law enforcement and correctional officers. It also prohibits and penalizes a failure to intervene when another officer uses such excessive force.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7206
Bill HR 7206 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7206 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7206's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 15, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7206
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7206
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- Violent crime
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7206
Excessive Force Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the use of excessive force under color of law by law enforcement and correctional officers, and for other purposes.
Excessive Force Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7206
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