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HRES 1218118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress recognizes the unseen sacrifices and countless contributions of the Southwest Florida law enforcement community.

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 23, 2024
Latest Action Date
May 10, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Executive Summary

H.Res.1218 is a House resolution from the 118th Congress expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress recognizes the unseen sacrifices and countless contributions of the Southwest Florida law enforcement community. The resolution aims to formally acknowledge and honor the efforts of law enforcement personnel in that region. The bill does not include legislative provisions, funding, or enforcement mechanisms, and serves as a symbolic statement of recognition.

Bottom Line

This resolution is a non-binding expression of support recognizing the contributions of Southwest Florida law enforcement, with no direct policy or funding implications.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution expresses the sense of the House recognizing sacrifices and contributions of Southwest Florida law enforcement.
  • It is a symbolic, non-legislative measure without binding authority or funding.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary but ultimately failed or expired without further action.
Who Benefits?

['Southwest Florida law enforcement personnel', 'Local law enforcement agencies in Southwest Florida', 'Communities served by these law enforcement agencies']

Potential Concerns

['As a non-binding resolution, it does not create enforceable obligations or provide resources.', 'No oversight or implementation mechanisms are included.', "The resolution's impact is limited to symbolic recognition without direct policy effect."]

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It did not advance beyond committee consideration and is listed as failed or expired as of December 2024. Such resolutions are commonly used to express congressional sentiment or recognition without creating new law.

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Indirect Effects

['May boost morale among Southwest Florida law enforcement personnel through formal recognition.', 'Could enhance public awareness of law enforcement contributions in the region.', 'Potentially supports community-law enforcement relations symbolically.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution does not include legislative text, funding, or enforcement provisions, limiting transparency concerns to standard tracking of non-binding congressional expressions. No additional oversight or reporting requirements are present.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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