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GEORGE FLOYD JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT OF 2021
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speech of
HON. GWEN MOORE
of wisconsin
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1280--George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021. This legislation has been a long time coming and for many it has arrive too little too late. Our nation is a work in progress, and we will continue to fight for equality under the law in every and all aspects.
This essential legislation has critical provision including supporting the need for more deescalation training for police officers, something that I have long fought for and which has proven time and time again to work. The bill will also block the transfer of weapons of war to police departments , end the no-knock warrants that led to the murder of Breonna Taylor, ban choke holds that killed Eric Garner and George Floyd, and finally end qualified immunity which has shielded police officers from receiving justice for killing or injuring members of the community.
As a member of the Congressional Black Caucus but more importantly as a black mother, grandmother, and now great-grandmother, I am so proud to be an original sponsor of the legislation.
Our communities are demanding action, calling for strong and effective action that will help not only prevent future tragedies between police and the communities they patrol, but also help increase trust and build safer communities.
This is a commonsense bill that deserves bipartisan support. This is the first step to making our union more perfect, and I urge all my colleagues to support it.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 45
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