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Ban on Federal Funds for Security for Members Advocating Defunding Police

This House Resolution proposes that Members of Congress who publicly advocate for defunding the police should not be allowed to use federal funds for private security. The aim is to condemn such actions and emphasize support for law enforcement. Citizens might observe that their congressional representatives will face consequences for their public statements regarding police funding.
Key points
The House of Representatives condemns any calls by its Members to defund the police.
Members of Congress who publicly advocate for abolishing, disbanding, or significantly reducing police budgets will be prohibited from using federal funds for private security.
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Print number: 117_HRES_1026
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3]
Process start date: 2022-04-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any Member of the House who makes a public statement advocating for defunding the police should not be permitted to use Federal funds to contract with a private entity for security personnel support, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1026.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The House of Representatives condemns any calls by its Members to defund the police.
  • Members of Congress who publicly advocate for abolishing, disbanding, or significantly reducing police budgets will be prohibited from using federal funds for private security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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