Bill · H.Res. 604· House(119-HRES-604)
A resolution unequivocally condemning nationwide violent attacks on Federal agents enforcing America's immigration laws.
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Darrell Issa
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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 is a formal expression of condemnation regarding nationwide violent attacks on Federal agents enforcing immigration laws. It highlights several specific violent incidents involving ICE and CBP personnel in various locations like San Jose, Los Angeles, and Portland. The text notes that these agents have faced assaults, property destruction, and even gunfire from rioters and individuals. It also mentions concerns regarding agent retaliation and the targeting of their families. Ultimately, the resolution recognizes the work of these law enforcement officers. It concludes by unequivocally condemning acts of violence against law enforcement and calling for official support from elected leaders.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The resolution supports the enforcement of immigration laws by ICE and CBP personnel.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The resolution emphasizes the detention and deportation of illegal aliens.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The resolution focuses on the deportation of illegal aliens rather than pathways to citizenship.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Condemnation of violence: The resolution unequivocally condemns all acts of violence perpetrated by criminal illegals and others against Federal, State, and local law enforcement (Resolution Section 2). This provides a formal stance against the attacks described in the text.
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Support for law enforcement: The resolution calls on local, State, and Federal elected officials to support the law enforcement representatives and partners of the Federal Government (Resolution Section 3). This aims to encourage leadership to back agents during the enforcement of immigration and crime laws.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within the text of the resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5
- 7/23/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Ken CalvertRepublican · California