Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This joint resolution nullifies the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia. The act sets forth a variety of measures that focus on policing in the District, including measures prohibiting the use of certain neck restraints by law enforcement officers, requiring additional procedures related to body-worn cameras, and expanding access to police disciplinary records.

Bill 118 hjres 42 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of the action taken by the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. The bill was introduced in response to concerns about the potential impact of the reform act on policing and justice in the District of Columbia.

The Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 is a local law passed by the District of Columbia Council that seeks to make significant changes to the way policing and justice are handled in the district. The bill includes provisions related to police accountability, use of force, and community engagement, among other things.

Supporters of Bill 118 hjres 42 argue that the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 goes too far in its efforts to reform policing and justice in the district. They believe that the act could have unintended consequences and may not effectively address the issues it seeks to tackle. Opponents of Bill 118 hjres 42, on the other hand, argue that the District of Columbia Council has the right to pass local laws that reflect the values and priorities of its residents. They believe that the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 is an important step towards improving policing and justice in the district and should be allowed to stand. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 42 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over policing and justice reform in the United States. It remains to be seen how the bill will be received by Congress and what impact it may have on the District of Columbia's efforts to reform its policing and justice systems.
Congress
118

Number
HJRES - 42

Introduced on
2023-03-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate
To President
Vetoed by President
Failed to pass over veto

Purpose and Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia. The act sets forth a variety of measures that focus on policing in the District, including measures prohibiting the use of certain neck restraints by law enforcement officers, requiring additional procedures related to body-worn cameras, and expanding access to police disciplinary records.

Bill 118 hjres 42 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of the action taken by the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. The bill was introduced in response to concerns about the potential impact of the reform act on policing and justice in the District of Columbia.

The Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 is a local law passed by the District of Columbia Council that seeks to make significant changes to the way policing and justice are handled in the district. The bill includes provisions related to police accountability, use of force, and community engagement, among other things.

Supporters of Bill 118 hjres 42 argue that the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 goes too far in its efforts to reform policing and justice in the district. They believe that the act could have unintended consequences and may not effectively address the issues it seeks to tackle. Opponents of Bill 118 hjres 42, on the other hand, argue that the District of Columbia Council has the right to pass local laws that reflect the values and priorities of its residents. They believe that the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 is an important step towards improving policing and justice in the district and should be allowed to stand. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 42 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over policing and justice reform in the United States. It remains to be seen how the bill will be received by Congress and what impact it may have on the District of Columbia's efforts to reform its policing and justice systems.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedDisapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
District of Columbia•
Law enforcement administration and funding•
State and local government operations

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/22/2023

This joint resolution nullifies the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia. The act sets forth a variety of measures that focus on policing in the District, including me...


Latest Action6/13/2023
The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.