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H.Res. 405 · 119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2240) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2243) to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2255) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedMay 13, 2025
Passed HouseMay 14, 2025

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, May 14, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 216–203. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. May 14, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 203 (Roll no. 127). (text: CR H2014-2015) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. May 14, 2025 · HousePassed 216–203
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 216 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 203 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. May 14, 2025 · HousePassed 216–204
    On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority
    R 216 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 204 noEach member · Record