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

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Summary of Bill HCONRES 40

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.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 40

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

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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 40

Bill HCONRES 40 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 5, 2023. Bill HCONRES 40 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 5, 2023.  Bill HCONRES 40's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 40

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 40

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Law enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 40

Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HCONRES 40

R
Ken Buck
Colorado(Republican)
R
Guy Reschenthaler
Pennsylvania(Republican)
R
Anthony D'Esposito
New York(Republican)
R
Andy Biggs
Arizona(Republican)

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