Bill · H.Res. 116· House(119-HRES-116)

Condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.

Age: 81 years

New Jersey

Introduced: 2/5/2025
Last activity: 2/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Bonnie Watson Coleman
Cosponsors: - 138 - 0

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution officially states that the House of Representatives disapproves of any pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police officers. It was introduced in the House on February 5, 2025, by Mrs. Watson Coleman and a large group of fellow representatives. The text explicitly focuses on holding a firm stance against pardoning those specific offenders. We need to watch what our elected officials do regarding these matters to hold them accountable. Ultimately, the text only contains this single expression of disapproval.

Yes

Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The resolution represents a formal expression of disapproval by the House regarding executive clemency decisions.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The resolution supports law enforcement protection which is a priority for many urban administrative interests.

The opposite

Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-3
The resolution opposes pardons for those convicted of assaulting Capitol Police, thereby upholding existing criminal sentences.