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Bill Cassidy (R-LA)

A concurrent resolution expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.

S.Con.Res. 15 · Senate resolution Crime and Law Enforcement

A Republican resolution with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors

Last activity — Held at the desk.

Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up

Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Agreed to by the Senate unanimous consent
  3. Awaiting House

A concurrent resolution is how the Senate and the House settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This concurrent resolution expresses support for America's law enforcement professionals. It acknowledges the risks, dangers, and traumatic events that officers face in their careers. The resolution highlights high rates of officer assaults, deaths, and suicides. It also notes a decline in the number of full-time State and local officers. Finally, it calls for increased measures to ensure officer safety and provides a call to action for all levels of government to provide necessary resources.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this make mental health care easier to get?

    The resolution calls for increased mental health resources to support law enforcement professionals.

  • Scored +5

    Does this change how police departments operate?

    The resolution supports increasing resources, training, and personnel for law enforcement.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.