Expressing the sense of Congress that Operation Legend was successful in reducing and combating violent crime in the largest cities of the United States and that a future presidential administration committed to enforcing and maintaining law and order should consider implementing a similar policy.

8/7/2024, 5:54 PM

Summary of Bill HCONRES 122

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 122, titled "Expressing the sense of Congress that Operation Legend was successful in reducing and combating violent crime in the largest cities of the United States and that a future presidential administration committed to enforcing and maintaining law and order should consider implementing a similar policy," highlights the perceived success of Operation Legend in addressing violent crime in major US cities.

Operation Legend was a federal law enforcement initiative launched in 2020 with the goal of combating violent crime in cities such as Chicago, Kansas City, and Albuquerque. The resolution asserts that Operation Legend was effective in reducing crime rates and maintaining law and order in these urban areas.

The bill emphasizes the importance of future presidential administrations being committed to enforcing and maintaining law and order. It suggests that implementing a policy similar to Operation Legend could be beneficial in addressing violent crime in large cities across the country. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 122 praises the efforts of Operation Legend in combating violent crime and encourages future administrations to consider implementing similar strategies to ensure public safety and uphold the rule of law.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 122

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that a future presidential administration should (1) consider instituting a policy similar to Operation Legend that deploys federal law enforcement agents to systematically target crime in cities, and (2) provide significant grant funding to state and local governments for law enforcement.

Current Status of Bill HCONRES 122

Bill HCONRES 122 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2024. Bill HCONRES 122 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 25, 2024.  Bill HCONRES 122's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 122

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 122

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 122

Expressing the sense of Congress that Operation Legend was successful in reducing and combating violent crime in the largest cities of the United States and that a future presidential administration committed to enforcing and maintaining law and order should consider implementing a similar policy.Expressing the sense of Congress that Operation Legend was successful in reducing and combating violent crime in the largest cities of the United States and that a future presidential administration committed to enforcing and maintaining law and order should consider implementing a similar policy.
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