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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2494) to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3091) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 40) expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 398

Bill 118 HRES 398 is a resolution that provides for the consideration of three separate bills in the US Congress. The first bill, H.R. 2494, aims to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense. This bill seeks to enhance the protection of law enforcement officers by ensuring that individuals who commit acts of violence against them can face deportation.

The second bill, H.R. 3091, focuses on allowing Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons. This bill aims to provide these officers with the ability to purchase their retired service weapons, which can be important for their personal safety and security.

Lastly, the resolution also provides for the consideration of the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 40, which expresses support for local law enforcement officers and condemns efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies. This resolution aims to show appreciation for the work of local law enforcement officers and to oppose any efforts to reduce their funding or dismantle their agencies. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 398 addresses important issues related to the protection and support of law enforcement officers at both the federal and local levels. It seeks to enhance their safety and security while also expressing gratitude for their service to their communities.

Congressional Summary of HRES 398

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of

  • H.R. 2494 (Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2023 or the POLICE Act of 2023, which makes assaulting a law enforcement officer a deportable offense),
  • H.R. 3091 (Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act, which directs the General Services Administration to establish a program under which a federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired handgun from the agency that issued the handgun to the officer), and
  • H. Con. Res. 40 (which recognizes local law enforcement officers and condemns calls to defund or abolish the police).

Current Status of Bill HRES 398

Bill HRES 398 is currently in the status of Passed in House since May 16, 2023. Bill HRES 398 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2023.  Bill HRES 398's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of May 16, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 398

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 HRES 398

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- House of Representatives
- Legislative rules and procedure

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 398

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2494) to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3091) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 40) expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2494) to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3091) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 40) expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.

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