H.R.2494 — POLICE Act of 2023

House Roll Call

H.R.2494

Roll 223 • Congress 118, Session 1 • May 17, 2023 6:15 PM • Result: Agreed to

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BillH.R.2494 — POLICE Act of 2023
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultAgreed to
TotalsYea 303 / Nay 126 / Present 0 / Not Voting 11
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
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D8412606
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Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 2494 - POLICE Act of 2023

The POLICE Act of 2023 (HR 2494) aims to reform law enforcement practices across the United States by establishing new standards for policing, enhancing accountability, and promoting community engagement. The bill seeks to address systemic issues within police departments and improve public trust in law enforcement.

Key Provisions:

  1. Use of Force Standards: The bill mandates that law enforcement agencies adopt policies limiting the use of force, particularly deadly force, to situations where it is necessary to prevent imminent harm to officers or others. Agencies must also implement de-escalation training and alternatives to force.

  2. Data Collection and Reporting: The legislation requires law enforcement agencies to collect and report data on use-of-force incidents, including demographic information about individuals involved. This data will be used to monitor trends and inform policy adjustments.

  3. Accountability Measures: The bill establishes a framework for investigating police misconduct, including the creation of independent review boards in jurisdictions receiving federal funding. It also enhances penalties for officers found guilty of excessive force or misconduct.

  4. Funding and Grants: The bill authorizes federal funding to support the implementation of these reforms, including grants for training programs, technology upgrades, and community policing initiatives. Agencies that fail to comply with the new standards may face reductions in federal funding.

Affected Agencies and Programs: The bill impacts all state and local law enforcement agencies that receive federal funding. It also involves the Department of Justice, which will oversee compliance and data collection.

Beneficiaries: The primary beneficiaries include communities affected by police practices, particularly marginalized and underserved populations. Law enforcement officers will also benefit from enhanced training and resources.

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, marking the beginning of the legislative review process.

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Yea (303)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • Aye

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

K
Ken Calvert

CA • 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
Jason Crow

CO • D • Aye

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Aye

A
Ann Kuster

NH • 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

L
Lisa McClain

MI • 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

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • Aye

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (126)

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • No

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • 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

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

Not Voting (11)

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Not Voting

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Not Voting

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Not Voting

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Not Voting

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • Not Voting