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Mandatory Police Ride-Alongs for New House Members

New members of the House of Representatives will be required to spend one shift observing local law enforcement officers in their district. This aims to provide a better understanding of daily police work. Failure to comply will result in public disclosure of the member's name.
Key points
New House members must complete one police ride-along within one year of being sworn in.
The ride-along involves observing a local law enforcement officer's workday in their congressional district.
Non-compliance leads to public listing of the member's name on the Committee on Ethics website and in the Congressional Record.
This requirement applies to the 118th Congress and all subsequent Congresses.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1333
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Process start date: 2022-09-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ride-Along Resolution

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1333.

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 2022-09-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New House members must complete one police ride-along within one year of being sworn in.
  • The ride-along involves observing a local law enforcement officer's workday in their congressional district.
  • Non-compliance leads to public listing of the member's name on the Committee on Ethics website and in the Congressional Record.
  • This requirement applies to the 118th Congress and all subsequent Congresses.
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. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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