H.R. 2494 · 118th Congress

POLICE Act of 2023

Introduced on Apr 6, 2023 by Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-2). 16 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (May 18, 2023): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Apr 6, 2023
Cosponsors
16
0 from the other party
Policy area
Immigration
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Violent crime

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Andrew R. GarbarinoR-NY-2Sponsor

Republicans · 16

Roll calls

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  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    May 17, 2023· House· Amendments· Agreed to 303–126
  2. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    May 17, 2023· House· Amendments· Failed 209–225
  3. On Passage
    May 17, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 255–175

History

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  1. Apr 6, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Apr 6, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Apr 6, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  4. May 10, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. May 10, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
  6. May 15, 2023Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-55.
  7. May 15, 2023 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-55.
  8. May 15, 2023 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 38.
  9. May 15, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 398 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2494, H.R. 3091 and H. Con. Res. 40. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2494 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; H.R. 3091 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; and H.Con.Res. 40 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 2494 and H.R. 3091.
  10. May 17, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 398. (consideration: CR H2394-2400; text: CR H2399)
  11. May 17, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2494, H.R. 3091 and H. Con. Res. 40. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2494 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; H.R. 3091 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; and H.Con.Res. 40 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 2494 and H.R. 3091.
  12. May 17, 2023 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 398 and Rule XVIII.
  13. May 17, 2023 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable James C. Moylan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  14. May 17, 2023 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2494.
  15. May 17, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 398, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 1.
  16. May 17, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Boebert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  17. May 17, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 398, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Correa amendment No. 2.
  18. May 17, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Correa amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Correa demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  19. May 17, 2023 · HouseMr. Moore (AL) moved that the committee rise.
  20. May 17, 2023 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  21. May 17, 2023 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2494 as unfinished business.
  22. May 17, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2405-2407)
  23. May 17, 2023 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  24. May 17, 2023 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2494.
  25. May 17, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  26. May 17, 2023 · HouseThe House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  27. May 17, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 255 - 175 (Roll no. 225).House · Roll call 225
  28. May 17, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 255 - 175 (Roll no. 225).House · Roll call 225
  29. May 17, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  30. May 18, 2023 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Who lobbied on it

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  1. NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION5 reports
    $1.5M reported (all issues)
  2. INTERNATIONAL UNION OF POLICE ASSOCIATIONS, AFL-CIO4 reports
    $80K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024.

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