RepublicanBill · H.Res. 395· House(119-HRES-395)

Establishing a "Bill of Rights" to support United States law enforcement personnel nationwide in their work to protect our communities.

Rep. Garbarino
Age: 42 years
New York
Introduced
5/7/2025
Last activity
5/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Andrew Garbarino
Cosponsors
Republican - 11Democrat - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. 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 establishes a Bill of Rights'' to support law enforcement officers nationwide. It condemns calls to defund or abolish the police and strictly maintain the rule of law. The text outlines specific rights for law enforcement officers during investigations into alleged misconduct to ensure a fair administration of justice. It encourages States across the country to adopt a similar Bill of Rights'' for law enforcement personnel. Finally, the House of Representatives formally recognizes agencies and officers for their work and encourages dialogue between officers and their communities.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5

    The bill explicitly seeks to ensure a fair administration of justice for officers through rights to hearings and counsel.

  • Would union members be better off under this?+4

    The bill supports the presence of union representatives for officers during investigations.

  • Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?+3

    The bill explicitly recognizes the right of officers to have a union representative present during investigation interviews.

The opposite

  • Does this change how police departments operate?-3

    The bill focuses on officer protections during misconduct investigations rather than reforming systemic policing practices.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-2

    The bill provides protections for officers during misconduct investigations that may limit transparency in the investigative process.