Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR398

Caption

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.

Impact

If enacted, H.R. 2494 would directly change immigration law by introducing new grounds for deportation related to assaults against law enforcement officers. This could lead to increased legal scrutiny during prosecutions and escalate the repercussions faced by individuals convicted of such offenses. The implications for local statutes around law enforcement could include heightened protections for officers and possibly an uptick in the number of deportations linked to offenses against police. Additionally, H.R. 3091 has the potential to change the procurement process for retired weapons, impacting federal law enforcement operational capabilities.

Summary

House Resolution 398 provides for the consideration of two significant bills: H.R. 2494, which seeks to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and H.R. 3091, which allows Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons. This resolution emphasizes support for local law enforcement, indicative of a broader national conversation around policing and public safety. The quick passage of this resolution signals the majority party's commitment to bolstering police presence and authority in the context of rising concerns around crime rates.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HR398 is notably polarized. Supporters, largely from the majority party, argue that the measures enhance officer safety and demonstrate a commitment to law enforcement during a time when police budgets and morale have been challenged. They frame these measures as necessary for public safety and crime deterrence. Conversely, opponents express concerns that such resolutions could endanger community relations with law enforcement and escalate tensions between police and local populations, particularly amid discussions about police reform and accountability.

Contention

Key points of contention center around the implications of making assaults on law enforcement deportable offenses and the timing of these resolutions amidst ongoing debates about police defunding and reform. Critics argue that HR398 could infringe on the rights of immigrants and disproportionately affect marginalized communities, as these measures may disproportionately impact people of color and undocumented individuals. Supporters, however, maintain that these laws are essential for ensuring safety and holding offenders accountable.

Companion Bills

US HB2494

Related Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2023 POLICE Act of 2023

US HCR40

Related Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.

US HB3091

Related Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act

Previously Filed As

US HR405

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 (H.R. 2255) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.

US HR1227

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.

US HCR40

Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.

US HCR106

Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund local law enforcement agencies.

US HR383

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.

US HR1149

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6323) to modify the availability of certain waiver authorities with respect to sanctions imposed with respect to the financial sector of Iran, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1143) condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4691) to provide for congressional review of actions to terminate or waive sanctions imposed with respect to Iran; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5947) to provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6046) to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions on Ansarallah, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4639) to amend section 2702 of title 18, United States Code, to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining subscriber or customer records in exchange for anything of value, to address communications and records in the possession of intermediary internet service providers, and for other purposes.

US HR1085

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1023) to repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1121) to prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6009) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 86) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 7023) to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, and for other purposes.

US HR1052

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2799) to make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7511) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.

US HR922

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1147) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 357) to require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

US HR530

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3944) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 275) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish on a monthly basis the number of special interest aliens encountered attempting to unlawfully enter the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 875) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 516) condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California.

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