H.R.es405 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2240) 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. 2243) 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; and providing for consideration of the bill…
Summary
H.Res. 405 is a resolution providing for the consideration of three bills in the House of Representatives. These bills address issues related to law enforcement, including reporting on violent attacks against officers, amending the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act, and allowing federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons. The resolution outlines the procedures for debating and amending these bills.
Expected Effects
If adopted, this resolution will allow the House to consider H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255 under specific rules. This includes waiving points of order, considering committee-recommended amendments as adopted, and limiting debate time. Ultimately, this will expedite the process of bringing these law enforcement-related bills to a vote.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced data collection on violent attacks against law enforcement.
- Improved safety measures for law enforcement officers through amendments to existing legislation.
- Providing federal law enforcement officers the option to purchase their retired service weapons, potentially boosting morale.
- Streamlined legislative process for these bills, allowing for quicker action.
- Increased support and resources for law enforcement, potentially improving public safety.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Limited debate time may restrict thorough consideration of the bills' potential impacts.
- Waiving points of order could bypass important procedural safeguards.
- Allowing purchase of retired service weapons could raise concerns about weapon control and potential misuse.
- Focus on law enforcement may divert attention and resources from other critical areas of public safety and justice.
- Potential for insufficient public input or oversight due to expedited legislative process.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution primarily concerns the legislative process within the House of Representatives, as authorized by Article I, Section 5, which grants each house the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. The content of the underlying bills (H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255) touches upon issues related to law enforcement and public safety, which fall under the general welfare clause of the Constitution. The Second Amendment could be relevant to H.R. 2243 regarding concealed carry and H.R. 2255 regarding the right to bear arms.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).