Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 1227
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Urging the development of a strategy to counter the rise in violent crime across the United States.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 14, 2022
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 14, 2022
Latest Action
Nov 1, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
1227
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should work with Congress to develop and execute a strategy to counter the rise in violent crime across the country by reinforcing strong criminal justice policies, by laying blame on the perpetrators of violent acts, and by securing the southern border.

Text (1)
July 14, 2022
Actions (3)
11/01/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
07/14/2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/14/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2022 6:33:49 PM