Bills · HRES 405
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 405House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
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.
INTRO MAY 13· LAST ACTION MAY 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this resolution because it demonstrates how legislative leadership can control the flow of bills through Congress. By setting these specific rules, the House is prioritizing and expediting the consideration of three particular pieces of legislation related to law enforcement, making it easier and faster for them to pass. If this resolution is adopted, it makes it much more likely these bills will receive a quick vote. If it isn't adopted, these bills might face more procedural hurdles, lengthy debate, or might not be considered at all, highlighting the significant power of procedural rules in shaping policy outcomes.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
This resolution clears the way for the House to consider three specific bills (H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, H.R. 2255) by waiving common procedural objections that could block their consideration.
This provision prevents procedural delays and ensures the bills can be brought to a vote without being sidelined by technical challenges.
PROVISION 02
It automatically adopts certain amendments to each of the three bills, specifically those recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary.
This means the bills will be debated and voted on in the form approved by the committee, without further amendment opportunities unless specified.
PROVISION 03
Debate on each bill is limited to one hour, split evenly between the chair and ranking minority member of the Judiciary Committee.
This significantly restricts the time available for all members to discuss, question, or raise concerns about the bills on the House floor.
PROVISION 04
Only one motion to send a bill back to committee (known as a motion to recommit) is allowed for each bill before a final vote.
This limits the ability of members, particularly the minority party, to delay or alter the bills through additional committee review.
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ACTION TIMELINE
11 EVENTSMAY 14
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2014-2021)
MAY 14
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 405.
MAY 14
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 405, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Leger Fernandez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
MAY 14
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2022-2023)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 405
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedMay 13, 2025
Last actionMay 14, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 13, 2025
House Res.HRES 405House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
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.
INTRODUCED MAY 13, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 14, 2025
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