A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Version 53 · Passed House · May 17, 2024

This resolution condemns calls to defund the police and recognizes that law enforcement officers must have the equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect the health and safety of the public and their fellow law enforcement officers.

The resolution also expresses condolences and appreciation to the loved ones of each law enforcement officer who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] · R–MN

Committees

Judiciary Committee

2 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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May 17, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 17, 2024
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 337 - 61 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR H3334-3335)
House roll call 218 · Individual votes
May 17, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 337 - 61 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR H3334-3335)
House roll call 218 · Individual votes
May 17, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
May 17, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1213.
May 17, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 8146, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213 and H. Res. 1210. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213, and H. Res. 1210 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7343 and H.R. 8146 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, and H.R. 8146.
May 17, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1227. (consideration: CR H3334-3341)
May 15, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1227 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 8146, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213 and H. Res. 1210. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213, and H. Res. 1210 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7343 and H.R. 8146 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, and H.R. 8146.
May 8, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 8, 2024
Introduced in House
May 8, 2024
Introduced in House

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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HRES 1227 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8369) to provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7530) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7343) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8146) to require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7581) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 354) to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1213) a resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1210) condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/1213

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2024-05-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres1213/BILLS-118hres1213eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.1213, 118th Congress: A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/1213

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2024-05-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres1213/BILLS-118hres1213eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.1213, 118th Congress: A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/1213

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2024-05-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres1213/BILLS-118hres1213eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-05-27T14:14:37Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Res.1213, 118th Congress: A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/1213

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2024-05-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres1213/BILLS-118hres1213eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-05-27T14:14:37Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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