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

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 354

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 354

This resolution condemns police brutality around the world.

Current Status of Bill HRES 354

Bill HRES 354 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2023. Bill HRES 354 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2023.  Bill HRES 354's most recent activity was 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 committee concerned. as of May 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 354

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 354

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 354

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

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