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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 3, 2015Crime and Law Enforcement
H.Res. 295

Supporting local law enforcement agencies in their continued work to serve our communities, and supporting their use of body worn cameras to promote transparency to protect both citizens and officers alike.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jun 10, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes: (1) law enforcement agencies and officers for protecting us and making our communities safer; and (2) the potential for the use of body-worn cameras by on-duty law enforcement officers to improve community relations, increase transparency, and protect citizens and police.

Encourages law enforcement agencies to consider the use of body-worn cameras.

What just happenedJun 10, 2015

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9](D-TX)Sponsor
7 cosponsors4 D3 R
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  1. Jun 10, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. Jun 10, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 6, 1 Present (Roll no. 331). (text: CR 06/09/2015 H3959)

  3. Jun 10, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 6, 1 Present (Roll no. 331).(text: CR 06/09/2015 H3959)

  4. Jun 10, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4030-4031)

  5. Jun 9, 2015FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  6. Jun 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 295.

  7. Jun 9, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3959-3963)

  8. Jun 9, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  9. Jun 4, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  10. Jun 3, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Jun 3, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Jun 3, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJun 10, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes: (1) law enforcement agencies and officers for protecting us and making our communities safer; and (2) the potential for the use of body-worn cameras by on-duty law enforcement officers to improve community relations, increase transparency, and protect citizens and police.

Encourages law enforcement agencies to consider the use of body-worn cameras.

Introduced in HouseJun 3, 2015

Recognizes: (1) law enforcement agencies and officers for protecting us and making our communities safer; and (2) the potential for the use of body-worn cameras by on-duty law enforcement officers to improve community relations, increase transparency, and protect citizens and police.

Encourages law enforcement agencies to consider the use of body-worn cameras.

Supporting local law enforcement agencies in their continued work to serve our communities… — Informed