HR 8823
Banning Rubber Bullets Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The Banning Rubber Bullets Act of 2020 aims to restrict the use of nonlethal rounds, such as rubber or plastic bullets, by law enforcement officers. It prohibits federal officers from using these rounds during crowd control or in response to passive resistance, and allows injured individuals to sue for damages. The bill also encourages state and local law enforcement to adopt similar restrictions by linking federal funding to compliance, with potential reductions in funding for non-compliant jurisdictions. The Attorney General will investigate and report on the use of these rounds.
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Nydia M. Velazquez
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