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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any Member of the House who makes a public statement advocating for defunding the police should not be permitted to use Federal funds to contract with a private entity for security personnel support, and for other purposes.

12/29/2022, 11:18 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1026

Bill 117 H.Res. 1026, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any Member of the House who makes a public statement advocating for defunding the police should not be permitted to use Federal funds to contract with a private entity for security personnel support," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The purpose of this resolution is to express the House of Representatives' opinion that any Member of the House who publicly advocates for defunding the police should not be allowed to use Federal funds to hire private security personnel. The resolution aims to hold Members of Congress accountable for their public statements and ensure that they are not using taxpayer money to support policies that are contrary to the funding of law enforcement agencies.

In addition to prohibiting the use of Federal funds for private security contracts for Members who advocate for defunding the police, the resolution also addresses other related purposes. While the resolution does not have the force of law, it serves as a statement of the House's position on this issue. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1026 is a non-binding resolution that seeks to discourage Members of Congress from advocating for defunding the police and using Federal funds for private security contracts. It highlights the importance of responsible use of taxpayer money and supports the funding of law enforcement agencies.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1026

This resolution condemns any calls made by a Member of the House of Representatives to defund the police and expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any member who advocates for such defunding should not be permitted to use federal funds to contract with a private entity for security personnel support.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1026

Bill HRES 1026 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 4, 2022. Bill HRES 1026 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 4, 2022.  Bill HRES 1026's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of April 4, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1026

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
26
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
26
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1026

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1026

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any Member of the House who makes a public statement advocating for defunding the police should not be permitted to use Federal funds to contract with a private entity for security personnel support, and for other purposes.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any Member of the House who makes a public statement advocating for defunding the police should not be permitted to use Federal funds to contract with a private entity for security personnel support, and for other purposes.

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