H.R.2494 — POLICE Act of 2023

House Roll Call

H.R.2494

Roll 224 • Congress 118, Session 1 • May 17, 2023 6:21 PM • Result: Failed

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BillH.R.2494 — POLICE Act of 2023
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 209 / Nay 225 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R121905
D208602
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On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 2494 - POLICE Act of 2023

The POLICE Act of 2023 (HR 2494) aims to enhance law enforcement accountability and reform practices across the United States. The bill establishes a framework for federal oversight of police departments, focusing on the implementation of best practices in policing, the promotion of community-oriented policing, and the reduction of excessive force incidents.

Key Provisions:

  1. Funding and Grants: The bill authorizes federal grants to state and local law enforcement agencies that adopt and implement specific reforms, including de-escalation training, mental health crisis intervention, and the use of body-worn cameras. Funding is contingent upon compliance with established standards aimed at improving transparency and accountability.

  2. Data Collection and Reporting: The legislation mandates the collection of data on police encounters, use of force incidents, and demographic information to identify patterns of discrimination and excessive force. Agencies must report this data to the Department of Justice (DOJ) annually.

  3. Accountability Measures: The bill includes provisions for the establishment of a national database to track police misconduct, allowing for better oversight of law enforcement personnel. It also proposes penalties for agencies that fail to comply with reporting requirements.

  4. Community Engagement: The bill encourages police departments to engage with community stakeholders to develop strategies that address local concerns and enhance public trust.

Agencies Affected: The DOJ will oversee the implementation of the bill, including the administration of grants and the collection of data. State and local law enforcement agencies will be directly impacted by the requirements and funding opportunities.

Beneficiaries: The primary beneficiaries include community members who will experience improved policing practices, as well as law enforcement agencies that receive funding to enhance their operations.

Key Timelines: Following its introduction, the bill was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration. Further legislative actions and timelines will depend on committee reviews and potential amendments.

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Yea (209)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • Aye

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Aye

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Aye

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • Aye

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • Aye

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • Aye

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • Aye

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • Aye

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • Aye

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • Aye

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Aye

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • Aye

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • Aye

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Aye

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Aye

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Aye

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • Aye

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • Aye

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • Aye

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • Aye

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Aye

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • Aye

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Aye

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • Aye

D
David Trone

MD • D • Aye

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • Aye

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • Aye

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

Nay (225)

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • No

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • No

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • No

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • No

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • No

J
John Duarte

CA • R • No

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • No

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • No

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • No

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • No

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • No

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • No

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • No

B
Bob Good

VA • R • No

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • No

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • No

M
Mark Green

TN • R • No

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • No

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • No

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • No

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • No

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • No

K
Kevin McCarthy

CA • R • No

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • No

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • No

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • No

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • No

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • No

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • No

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • No

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • No

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • No

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • No

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • No

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • No

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Not Voting (7)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Not Voting

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Not Voting

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • Not Voting