Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR405

Caption

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.

Impact

Passage of H.R. 405 and the associated bills could lead to significant changes in how law enforcement officers are trained and equipped, particularly concerning firearm safety and utilization. The amendments proposed in H.R. 2243 aim to provide officers with a clearer legal framework regarding concealed carry regulations, which may ultimately affect state-level laws regarding gun possession and usage by law enforcement personnel. Overall, the implications could increase the level of safety for officers on duty by ensuring more rigorous assessments of threats and improving access to appropriate weaponry.

Summary

H.R. 405 is a resolution that facilitates the consideration of multiple bills focusing on law enforcement safety and regulatory provisions. It allows for the discussion and eventual passage of the bills designated H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. Notably, H.R. 2240 mandates the Attorney General to compile reports concerning violent attacks against law enforcement officers, which is intended to enhance the understanding of threats faced by these officials. H.R. 2243 looks to amend Title 18 of the United States Code, improving the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and addressing the rules surrounding the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers.

Contention

Despite its potential benefits, H.R. 405 has sparked debate among legislators and public safety advocates. Critics express concerns that these measures might inadvertently enhance police militarization and contribute to a more aggressive stance in law enforcement tactics. Proponents, however, argue that increased safety protocols for officers are necessary given the growing risks associated with their duties. The resolution creates an environment for significant legislative dialogue about balancing officer safety with community oversight and public concerns over police actions.

Companion Bills

US HB2255

Related Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025

US HB2243

Related LEOSA Reform Act

US HB2240

Related Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act

Previously Filed As

US HR398

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.

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 HB10481

To amend title 18, United States Code, to improve safety and security for service weapons used by Federal law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

US HR611

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 660) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes.

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 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 HR452

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 698) to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, 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 HR1602

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7198) to amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.

US HR1616

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules'', and for other purposes.

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