H.Res. 69House118th Congress (2023-2025)In Committee

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel should be recognized and that calls to "defund", "disband", "dismantle", or "abolish" the police should be condemned.

Introduced January 27, 2023

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The House of Representatives adopts a resolution that formally acknowledges the dedication and devotion of law‑enforcement officers who keep communities safe. It also states that the House condemns any calls to “defund,” “disband,” “dismantle,” or “abolish” the police. The resolution is a symbolic expression and does not create new law, but it signals the House’s stance toward policing and related public debate.

Key Provisions

  • Recognizes and appreciates the dedication and service of men and women in law‑enforcement.
  • Condemns calls to defund, disband, dismantle, or abolish the police.

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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IV

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 69

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 27, 2023

Ms. Malliotakis (for herself, Mrs. McClain, Mr. Feenstra, Ms. Salazar, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mr. Clyde, Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania, Mr. Carl, Ms. Tenney, Mr. D'Esposito, Mr. Johnson of Ohio, Mr. Guest, Mr. Issa, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Kean of New Jersey, Mr. Gimenez, Mr. Moolenaar, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Finstad, Mr. Baird, Mr. Reschenthaler, Mr. Ciscomani, Mrs. Harshbarger, Ms. Stefanik, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Owens, Mr. Bost, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer, Mr. LaLota, Mr. LaHood, Mr. Stauber, Ms. Van Duyne, Mr. Williams of New York, and Mr. Calvert) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel should be recognized and that calls to defund, disband, dismantle, or abolish the police should be condemned.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the House—

(1)

recognizes and appreciates the dedication and devotion demonstrated by the men and women of law enforcement who keep our communities and our Nation safe; and

(2)

condemns calls to defund, disband, dismantle, or abolish the police.