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Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1365

Bill 118 HR 1365, also known as the Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2023, aims to address issues of crime and lawlessness in cities across the United States. The bill focuses on holding local governments accountable for failing to address crime and maintain public safety within their jurisdictions.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will investigate cities with high crime rates and determine if local officials are adequately addressing the issue. The task force will have the authority to recommend interventions and reforms to improve public safety in these cities.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase funding for law enforcement agencies in cities that are struggling to combat crime. This funding will be used to hire additional officers, invest in new technology, and implement community policing initiatives. The Lawless Cities Accountability Act also includes provisions to incentivize cooperation between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. This collaboration is intended to improve information sharing and coordination in order to more effectively combat crime. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 HR 1365 is to hold local governments accountable for addressing crime and maintaining public safety in their communities. By providing resources, oversight, and support to cities in need, the bill aims to reduce crime rates and improve the quality of life for residents across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 1365

Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2023

This bill prohibits federal funding for a jurisdiction that is a lawless jurisdiction.

The term lawless jurisdiction means a state or political subdivision of a state that does one of the following:

  • forbids law enforcement from intervening to restore order during widespread violence or destruction,
  • withdraws law enforcement protection from an area or structure that law enforcement officers are lawfully entitled to access,
  • disempowers or defunds law enforcement agencies, or
  • refuses to accept law enforcement assistance from the federal government amid widespread violence or destruction.

Current Status of Bill HR 1365

Bill HR 1365 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2023. Bill HR 1365 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2023.  Bill HR 1365's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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 committee concerned. as of March 3, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1365

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 HR 1365

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1365

Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2023
Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2023
To provide that Federal funds may not be made available to lawless jurisdictions, and for other purposes.

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