H.R.2494 — POLICE Act of 2023

House Roll Call

H.R.2494

Roll 225 • Congress 118, Session 1 • May 17, 2023 6:29 PM • Result: Passed

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BillH.R.2494 — POLICE Act of 2023
Vote questionOn Passage
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultPassed
TotalsYea 255 / Nay 175 / Present 0 / Not Voting 5
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R219003
D3617502
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Research Brief

On Passage

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 2494 - POLICE Act of 2023

The POLICE Act of 2023, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to enhance police accountability and reform law enforcement practices across the United States. The bill establishes a comprehensive framework to address issues related to police misconduct, use of force, and community relations.

Key Provisions:

  1. National Standards for Use of Force: The bill mandates the development of national standards for the use of force by law enforcement agencies, emphasizing de-escalation techniques and the prohibition of chokeholds except in life-threatening situations.

  2. Body-Worn Cameras: It requires all federal law enforcement agencies to equip officers with body-worn cameras and mandates the implementation of policies for their use, including data retention and public access to footage under specified conditions.

  3. Data Collection and Reporting: The bill establishes a national database for tracking police misconduct, including incidents of excessive force and officer-involved shootings. This database aims to promote transparency and accountability within law enforcement agencies.

  4. Funding and Grants: The legislation authorizes federal grants to state and local law enforcement agencies to support the implementation of body-worn camera programs, training on de-escalation tactics, and community policing initiatives.

  5. Community Engagement: The bill encourages law enforcement agencies to engage with community stakeholders in the development and implementation of policies related to policing practices.

Agencies Affected: The bill primarily impacts federal law enforcement agencies, while also providing support and guidelines for state and local agencies.

Beneficiaries: The legislation is designed to benefit communities by fostering trust between law enforcement and the public, enhancing accountability for police actions, and improving overall public safety.

Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 2494 was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration. The timeline for subsequent actions remains to be determined as the bill progresses through the legislative process.

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Yea (255)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • Aye

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

B
Brad Finstad

MN • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Aye

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • Aye

K
Kevin McCarthy

CA • R • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (175)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

A
André Carson

IN • D • No

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • No

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

E
Emilia Sykes

OH • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

Not Voting (5)

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Not Voting