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Us Congress House Bill HR1213

Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1213

Introduced
5/8/24  

Caption

A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers.

Impact

The passing of HR1213 is significant as it reinforces the federal government's stance on law enforcement and the necessary support required for officers to operate effectively and safely. The resolution advocates for enhanced training, equipment, and resources for law enforcement personnel, potentially impacting federal funding allocations and policies that prioritize police training and welfare. Furthermore, it calls for improved data collection regarding officers who face assault or injury, recognizing a current gap in the available statistics, which could lead to more informed policies in the future.

Summary

HR1213 is a resolution introduced in the United States House of Representatives that centers on violence against law enforcement officers. The resolution draws attention to the alarming statistics regarding attacks on police officers, emphasizing the record highs in officer deaths and assaults over the past few years. It positions these incidents as being exacerbated by the growing sentiment against law enforcement, particularly highlighted by the 'defund the police' movement. The resolution aims to address the urgent need for increased protection and support for law enforcement officials, who are often faced with significant dangers while performing their duties.

Sentiment

Sentiment surrounding HR1213 is largely supportive among those who advocate for law enforcement and public safety. Proponents argue that the resolution is necessary to combat the rising violence faced by police and to affirm the critical role of law enforcement in society. However, the resolution also faces criticism, particularly from those who believe it may endorse an aggressive policing model and overlook the need for police reform. This tension highlights an ongoing debate about how to balance public safety with the rights and treatment of citizens and communities.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the implications of HR1213 on discussions about police funding and accountability. Critics could argue that the resolution may sidestep necessary reforms in policing practices, especially in light of recent calls for systemic changes. The acknowledgment of mental stress among officers, while important, raises questions about the measures needed to improve mental health resources both for law enforcement and the communities they serve. The emphasis on enhancing law enforcement capabilities may clash with ongoing movements that advocate for reduced police funding and alternative approaches to community safety.

Latest HR1213 Activity

Companion Bills

US HR1227

Related 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.

Previously Filed As

US HR1226

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

US HR1210

Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.

US HB6456

Confronting Police Violence Against Children Act of 2023

US HR363

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty

US HR827

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationships between firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women, and reaffirming the importance of preventing individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing a firearm.

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 HR1038

Recognizing and honoring Burnsville, Minnesota, law enforcement and first responders for their heroic actions.

US HR421

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

US HR1068

Condemning rape and sexual violence against women.

US SB3522

Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act

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