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Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 405

House Sets Rules for Debating Law Enforcement Bills

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.

10 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This is a procedural step that sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will debate and vote on three separate bills. It limits debate time to one hour per bill and prevents certain delays to ensure the votes happen quickly.
  • One of the bills being scheduled would require the government to track and report on violent attacks against police officers. This data would be used to help find ways to keep law enforcement safer on the job.
  • Another bill being moved forward would update rules for police officers who carry concealed weapons. It aims to clarify and improve existing laws that allow officers to carry protection across state lines.
  • The final bill would give federal agents the chance to buy their own service weapons after the guns are retired from official use. This would change how the government handles old equipment that is being replaced.
  • Because this is a procedural resolution, it does not change any laws on its own. It simply clears the path for the House to hold final discussions and votes on these specific law enforcement topics.

Milestones

11 actions
May 14, 2025House

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

May 14, 2025House

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 203 (Roll no. 127). (text: CR H2014-2015)

May 14, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 203 (Roll no. 127). (text: CR H2014-2015)

May 14, 2025House

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 204 (Roll no. 126).

May 14, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2022-2023)

Vote Results

2 votes
HousePassedProceduralMay 14, 2025

On Ordering the Previous Question

216
204
Democrat
0 – 204 · 9
Republican
216 – 0 · 4
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HousePassedMay 14, 2025

On Agreeing to the Resolution

216
203
Democrat
0 – 203 · 10
Republican
216 – 0 · 4
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Related Bills

3 bills
H.R. 2240Related bill

Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act

May 19 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

H.R. 2243Related bill

LEOSA Reform Act

May 15 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

H.R. 2255Procedurally related

Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025

May 19 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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.

Bill NumberHRES 405
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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