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Police Officers' Rights: Support and Protection in Service

This resolution aims to support police officers in their daily work by granting them specific rights during investigations. Citizens can expect police to operate with greater confidence, which may enhance community safety. These changes are intended to improve relations between police and citizens by clearly defining rules.
Key points
Police officers gain the right to self-defense and protection from assault.
The right to legal counsel and a union representative during interviews is ensured.
Officers have the right to be informed of allegations before questioning and to a fair hearing.
The resolution condemns calls to "defund" the police and promotes dialogue with communities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_285
Sponsor: Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4]
Process start date: 2023-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Establishing a "Bill of Rights" to support United States law enforcement personnel nationwide in their work to protect our communities.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_285.

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 2023-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Police officers gain the right to self-defense and protection from assault.
  • The right to legal counsel and a union representative during interviews is ensured.
  • Officers have the right to be informed of allegations before questioning and to a fair hearing.
  • The resolution condemns calls to "defund" the police and promotes dialogue with communities.
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. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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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