United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7221 — Prohibiting Law Enforcement Use of Chemical Weapons Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Prohibits federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from using chemical weapons in the course of policing activities. It also requires law enforcement agencies to dispose of chemical weapons that were acquired for such use.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Crime and law enforcement Chemical and biological weapons Congressional oversight Firearms and explosives Government studies and investigations Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers Military civil functions Military personnel and dependents National Guard and reserves State and local government operations
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7221 do?
Prohibits federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from using chemical weapons in the course of policing activities. It also requires law enforcement agencies to dispose of chemical weapons that were acquired for such use.
Who sponsors HR 7221?
HR 7221 is sponsored by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D).
What is the current status of HR 7221?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 7221?
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