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Support for Law Enforcement and New Deportation Rules

This document addresses three key issues: making assault on a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, allowing federal officers to purchase retired service weapons, and expressing support for local law enforcement. Citizens should be aware that assaulting an officer could lead to deportation, and that authorities are backing local police forces.
Key points
Assaulting a law enforcement officer may become a reason for deportation from the country.
Federal law enforcement officers will be able to buy retired service weapons.
Authorities express strong support for local law enforcement and condemn efforts to weaken them.
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VOTING RESULTS
2023-05-16
52%
For 222
Against 203
Abstain 0
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Adopted
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_398
Sponsor: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Process start date: 2023-05-15
Voting date: 2023-05-16
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 216
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2494) to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3091) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 40) expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_398.

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 2023-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Assaulting a law enforcement officer may become a reason for deportation from the country.
  • Federal law enforcement officers will be able to buy retired service weapons.
  • Authorities express strong support for local law enforcement and condemn efforts to weaken them.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 216). (text: CR H2360)

Is this summary verified?

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

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