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HRES405FEDERALSession 119Federal Billsigned

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House Resolution 405: Setting Rules for Debate on Three Law Enforcement Bills

Original title: 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.

Last action · May 14, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Sponsor: Chip Roy

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What This Bill Does

This resolution establishes the rules for how the U.S. House of Representatives will debate and vote on three specific bills related to law enforcement. It waives standard procedural objections and sets a structure for one hour of debate per bill.

Why it matters

This resolution determines the legislative path for three bills concerning federal law enforcement reporting, concealed carry rights, and the purchase of retired service weapons, effectively fast-tracking them for a final vote in the House.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Federal law enforcement officers

The bills governed by this resolution concern their ability to carry concealed weapons and purchase retired service weapons.

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House Judiciary Committee members

They are responsible for managing the one hour of debate time allotted for each bill.

Key Facts

H. Res. 405 sets the rules for floor consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255.
All points of order against the consideration of these three bills are waived.
Amendments recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary are automatically considered adopted.
Each bill will be considered as read on the House floor.

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Debate for each bill is limited to one hour, split equally between the chair and ranking minority member of the Judiciary Committee.
Only one motion to recommit is permitted per bill.
The resolution was reported by the Committee on Rules on May 13, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution actually do?

It sets the 'ground rules' for how the House will debate and vote on three specific law enforcement-related bills, including time limits and procedural shortcuts.

Does this resolution pass the law enforcement bills themselves?

No, this resolution only sets the rules for the debate. The House must still vote on the bills themselves after the debate process outlined here.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

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May 14, 2025House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2025House
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 203 (Roll no. 127). (text: CR H2014-2015)
May 14, 2025HouseFloor
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 203 (Roll no. 127). (text: CR H2014-2015)
May 14, 2025House
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 204 (Roll no. 126).
May 14, 2025House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2022-2023)
May 14, 2025House
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.

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May 14, 2025House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 405.
May 14, 2025House
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2014-2021)
May 13, 2025House
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 27.
May 13, 2025House
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.
May 13, 2025House
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-95, by Mr. Roy.

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