Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 516

Resolution Condemning Riots in Los Angeles

Condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California.

9 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

The House of Representatives passed a formal statement condemning the violent riots that took place in Los Angeles in June 2025. The unrest began as protests against immigration enforcement but led to widespread looting, fires, and injuries to at least 12 police officers.
The resolution points out that the violence disrupted essential services for the public. For example, a medical center for veterans had to close for several days, causing more than 700 appointments to be canceled, and a federal housing office was also forced to shut down.
Congress used this measure to criticize California’s state and local leaders, claiming they failed to support overwhelmed police officers. The resolution calls on these leaders to work more closely with federal authorities to prevent future violence and restore order.
While the House reaffirmed that Americans have a right to protest peacefully, it specifically thanked law enforcement agencies for their work during the crisis. This includes local police, county sheriffs, and federal immigration officers who faced increased threats during the unrest.

Milestones

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Jun 27, 2025House

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

Jun 27, 2025House

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 195 (Roll no. 185). (text: CR H3016-3017)

Jun 27, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 195 (Roll no. 185).

Jun 27, 2025House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and preamble.

Jun 27, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 516.

Vote Results

1 vote

HousePassedJun 27, 2025

On Agreeing to the Resolution

215

195

Democrat

7 – 195 · 10

Republican

208 – 0 · 12

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Related Bills

2 bills

H.Res. 496Related bill

Condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California.

Jun 10 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

H.Res. 530Procedurally related

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.

Jun 24 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.