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To amend title 18, United States Code, to revise the applicable standards regarding death resulting from a deprivation of rights under color of law.

1/31/2026, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7290

The bill titled "To amend title 18, United States Code, to revise the applicable standards regarding death resulting from a deprivation of rights under color of law" was introduced in the 119th Congress on January 30, 2026.

Current Status of Bill HR 7290

Bill HR 7290 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2026. Bill HR 7290 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2026.  Bill HR 7290's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 30, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7290

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7290

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7290

To amend title 18, United States Code, to revise the applicable standards regarding death resulting from a deprivation of rights under color of law.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to revise the applicable standards regarding death resulting from a deprivation of rights under color of law.

Comments

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Barbara Scott

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2 days ago

I don't like how this bill changes the rules for when someone dies from a violation of their rights. It could have a big impact on me and my community in the long run.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7290

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