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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, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. May 14, 2025On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 203 (Roll no. 127). (text: CR H2014-2015) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. 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
  4. May 14, 2025On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 204 (Roll no. 126). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  5. May 14, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2022-2023)House floor actions
  6. May 14, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 405, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Leger Fernandez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  7. May 14, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 405.House floor actions
  8. May 14, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2014-2021)House floor actions
  9. May 13, 2025The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.House floor actions
  10. May 13, 2025Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 27.House floor actions
  11. May 13, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-95, by Mr. Roy.House floor actions
  12. May 13, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-95, by Mr. Roy.Library 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