Expressing condemnation for police brutality wherever in the world it occurs.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution condemns police brutality around the world.

Bill 118 H.Res. 354, titled "Expressing condemnation for police brutality wherever in the world it occurs," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to denounce instances of police brutality that occur not only within the United States, but also in other countries around the world.

The resolution highlights the importance of upholding human rights and the rule of law, and emphasizes the need for accountability and justice in cases of police brutality. It calls on governments and law enforcement agencies to take action to prevent and address instances of police violence, and to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

The resolution also recognizes the role of peaceful protests and activism in bringing attention to issues of police brutality, and calls for the protection of the rights of individuals to peacefully demonstrate and speak out against injustice. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 354 aims to send a strong message that police brutality is unacceptable, regardless of where it occurs, and that governments and law enforcement agencies must work to ensure the safety and rights of all individuals.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 354

Introduced on
2023-05-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/2/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns police brutality around the world.

Bill 118 H.Res. 354, titled "Expressing condemnation for police brutality wherever in the world it occurs," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to denounce instances of police brutality that occur not only within the United States, but also in other countries around the world.

The resolution highlights the importance of upholding human rights and the rule of law, and emphasizes the need for accountability and justice in cases of police brutality. It calls on governments and law enforcement agencies to take action to prevent and address instances of police violence, and to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

The resolution also recognizes the role of peaceful protests and activism in bringing attention to issues of police brutality, and calls for the protection of the rights of individuals to peacefully demonstrate and speak out against injustice. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 354 aims to send a strong message that police brutality is unacceptable, regardless of where it occurs, and that governments and law enforcement agencies must work to ensure the safety and rights of all individuals.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing condemnation for police brutality wherever in the world it occurs.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Crime prevention
Firearms and explosives
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Protest and dissent
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Trade restrictions

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/8/2023

This resolution condemns police brutality around the world.


Latest Action5/2/2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the commi...