Bill · H.Con.Res. 31· House(119-HCONRES-31)
Expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.
- Introduced
- 5/13/2025
- Last activity
- 5/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Ezell
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.
What this bill would do
This concurrent resolution expresses support for America's law enforcement professionals. The text highlights the risks officers face, including high rates of assault and death in the line of duty. It notes that officers experience significantly more traumatic events than the average citizen, contributing to higher suicide rates. The resolution aims to honor those who have died or been injured while serving. Finally, it calls for increased measures to protect the safety and well-being of officers through various resources.
Yes
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The resolution calls for increased mental health resources specifically for law enforcement officers facing trauma.
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The resolution supports increased personnel, training, and equipment to maximize officer safety.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Safety and Well-being for Officers: The resolution calls for measures to maximize the safety of officers, which includes more policing personnel, improved training, and better equipment (Section 4).
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Mental Health Support: There is a call for increased mental health resources for officers to address the high number of traumatic events they encounter (Section 4).
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Support for Families: The resolution intends to honor officers and families who have experienced a death or injury in the line of duty (Section 3).
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Community Protection: By calling for all levels of government to provide support and resources, the resolution aims to ensure professionals have what they need to keep America safe (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3
- 5/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
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