Chip Roy (R-TX)
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.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the House 216–203
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution establishes the rules for considering specific bills in the House of Representatives. It waives points of order and adopts specific substitute amendments recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution also sets strict rules for debate, limiting it to one hour and allowing only one motion to recommit. The specific bills to be considered include H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. These bills address various topics related to law enforcement officers and their equipment or safety.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this protect the right to own guns?
H.R. 2243 expands the provisions of the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act regarding concealed weapons.
- Scored +4
Would gun owners be better off under this?
H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255 facilitate the carrying of concealed weapons and the purchase of service weapons.
- Scored +3
Does this change how police departments operate?
H.R. 2240 requires the Attorney General to report on violent attacks against law enforcement officers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision. Passed 216 yes · 203 no
05/14/2025 · Roll call 127 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”
- The House: a vote to stop debate and move to the decision A House procedural vote that closes off further debate and amendments. It is about the schedule, not the substance, and it usually falls along party lines. Previous question agreed to 216 yes · 204 no
05/14/2025 · Roll call 126 · recorded as “On Ordering the Previous Question”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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H.R. 2240: This bill requires the Attorney General to develop reports regarding violent attacks against law enforcement officers, which provides information on these specific incidents. (Sec. 2(a))
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H.R. 2243: This bill aims to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions regarding how law enforcement officers carry concealed weapons. (Sec. 2(b))
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H.R. 2255: This provision would allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons. (Sec. 2(c))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens described within the provided text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the right to own guns? — H.R. 2243 expands the provisions of the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act regarding concealed weapons. Does this change how police departments operate? — H.R. 2240 requires the Attorney General to report on violent attacks against law enforcement officers.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would gun owners be better off under this? — H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255 facilitate the carrying of concealed weapons and the purchase of service weapons. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — H.R. 2255 allows federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — H.R. 2240 mandates new reports on violent attacks against law enforcement officers to provide oversight.
- 5/14/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 203 (Roll no. 127). (text: CR H2014-2015)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 203 (Roll no. 127). (text: CR H2014-2015)
- On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 204 (Roll no. 126).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2022-2023)
- POSTPONED 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.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 405.
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2014-2021)
- 5/13/2025
- The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-95, by Mr. Roy.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 27.
- The 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.
- Bill introduced.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.