Understanding H.R. 405: A Resolution to Support Law Enforcement

On May 13, 2025, the House of Representatives passed a resolution (H.R. 405) that provides for consideration of three bills aimed at improving safety and support for law enforcement officers.

The Bills Under Consideration

• Bill H.R. 2240: Requires the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
• Bill H.R. 2243: Amends 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.
• Bill H.R. 2255: Allows Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.

The Resolution

The resolution states that upon adoption, it shall be in order to consider any bill specified in section 2 of the resolution. All points of order against consideration of each such bill are waived. The respective amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in each such bill shall be considered as adopted.

“The previous question shall be considered as ordered on each such bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.”

Source: H.R. 405