H.J.Res.42 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
House Roll Call
H.J.Res.42
| Bill | H.J.Res.42 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 229 / Nay 189 / Present 0 / Not Voting 17 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 215 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| D | 14 | 189 | 0 | 10 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
HJRES 42, introduced in the 118th Congress, is a joint resolution aimed at disapproving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, which was approved by the District of Columbia Council. This resolution is significant as it utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to invalidate local legislation that impacts policing and justice reform in Washington, D.C.
The Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 encompasses a range of reforms intended to enhance accountability within law enforcement, including measures to restrict the use of certain policing tactics, improve training and oversight, and establish new standards for police conduct. The resolution expresses congressional disapproval of these reforms, effectively blocking their implementation in the District.
The resolution does not allocate new funding but operates under the authority granted to Congress to review and reject local laws through the CRA. If enacted, HJRES 42 would prevent the D.C. Council from enforcing the provisions of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act, thereby maintaining the status quo in policing practices within the District.
Key beneficiaries of the resolution include federal lawmakers who seek to exert greater control over local governance in D.C., as well as certain law enforcement agencies that may prefer existing policing practices over the proposed reforms. Conversely, the resolution may negatively impact community members advocating for reform, as it would hinder efforts to increase police accountability and improve community relations.
The latest action on HJRES 42 indicates that the Chair of the House has directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the House’s decision, signaling the resolution’s progression through the legislative process. The timeline for further consideration in the Senate remains to be determined, as it will depend on the Senate’s schedule and priorities.
Yea (229)
D
Dan Bishop
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
W
Wiley Nickel
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (189)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
K
Kathy Manning
G
Grace Napolitano
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
E
Eric Swalwell
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
Not Voting (17)
K
Ken Buck
C
Cori Bush
J
Jerry Carl
D
Daniel Kildee
B
Barbara Lee
