Norma Torres (D-CA)
Recognizing August 5, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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 recognizes August 5 as National Night Out to promote public safety and bring Americans together. It highlights how the event helps build relationships between residents and local law enforcement. The text notes that over 38 million neighbors in more than 17,000 communities have participated for over 40 years. It also includes communities on the mainland, in United States territories, and on military bases. The House of Representatives encourages law enforcement to use the day to improve community relationships. Finally, it encourages public safety departments to explain how to contact 911 and how they do their jobs.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +2
Does this change how police departments operate?
The resolution encourages law enforcement to improve community relationships and transparency.
- Scored +1
Would children be better off under this?
Promotes community safety and engagement events beneficial for families and children.
- Scored +1
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Encourages positive engagement between youth and local safety officials.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Law Enforcement Relationships: Under resolution paragraph (1), the House encourages law enforcement departments to use National Night Out to improve relationships with the communities they serve, which helps build a true sense of community.
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Improved Emergency Communication: Under resolution paragraph (2)(A), public safety departments are encouraged to inform communities on how to most effectively contact their 911 responders and emergency service providers, leading to better safety awareness.
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Understanding Public Safety Duties: Under resolution paragraph (2)(B), public safety departments are encouraged to inform communities on how they carry out their duties, helping residents understand their local officers better.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — Promotes community safety and engagement events beneficial for families and children. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Supports community safety initiatives in rural areas as well. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Supports community building initiatives across diverse urban neighborhoods. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Encourages positive engagement between youth and local safety officials.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The resolution encourages law enforcement to improve community relationships and transparency.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Encourages public safety departments to explain how they carry out their duties to the community.
- 7/29/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania