[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 10, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E222-E223]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              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,

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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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