Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This concurrent resolution recognizes local law enforcement officers and condemns calls to defund or abolish the police.

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 40 is a resolution that expresses support for local law enforcement officers and condemns efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies. The resolution highlights the important role that law enforcement officers play in keeping communities safe and maintaining law and order.

The resolution acknowledges the sacrifices that law enforcement officers make in the line of duty and recognizes the risks they face on a daily basis. It also emphasizes the need for adequate funding and resources for law enforcement agencies to effectively carry out their duties and protect the public.

Furthermore, the resolution condemns efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies, arguing that such actions would jeopardize public safety and undermine the rule of law. It calls on Congress to reject any proposals that would defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies and instead support policies that strengthen and improve law enforcement practices. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 40 is a statement of support for local law enforcement officers and a call to action to ensure that they have the resources and support they need to continue serving and protecting their communities.
Congress
118

Number
HCONRES - 40

Introduced on
2023-05-05

# Amendments
1

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/30/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This concurrent resolution recognizes local law enforcement officers and condemns calls to defund or abolish the police.

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 40 is a resolution that expresses support for local law enforcement officers and condemns efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies. The resolution highlights the important role that law enforcement officers play in keeping communities safe and maintaining law and order.

The resolution acknowledges the sacrifices that law enforcement officers make in the line of duty and recognizes the risks they face on a daily basis. It also emphasizes the need for adequate funding and resources for law enforcement agencies to effectively carry out their duties and protect the public.

Furthermore, the resolution condemns efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies, arguing that such actions would jeopardize public safety and undermine the rule of law. It calls on Congress to reject any proposals that would defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies and instead support policies that strengthen and improve law enforcement practices. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 40 is a statement of support for local law enforcement officers and a call to action to ensure that they have the resources and support they need to continue serving and protecting their communities.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Law enforcement administration and funding•
Law enforcement officers

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/22/2023

This concurrent resolution recognizes local law enforcement officers and condemns calls to defund or abolish the police.


Latest Action5/30/2023
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.