Bills · HRES 418
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 418Congress
Ride-Along Resolution
INTRO MAY 15· LAST ACTION MAY 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to directly connect federal lawmakers with the day-to-day realities of local law enforcement. If passed, representatives would gain firsthand experience with the challenges and situations faced by police officers in their communities, which could influence how they vote on crime, policing, and justice reform legislation. Currently, there's no such requirement, so a representative's understanding of local policing might come from reports, meetings, or constituents, but not direct observation.
By making this mandatory and publicizing non-compliance, the bill creates an incentive for representatives to engage in this activity. Voters might care because they could see it as a step towards more informed and empathetic policymaking concerning critical issues like public safety and police accountability, potentially bridging gaps between federal policy and local implementation.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires every Member of the House of Representatives to complete one ride-along with a local law enforcement officer in their district once per term.
Ensures direct, experiential understanding of local policing for federal lawmakers.
PROVISION 02
The Committee on House Administration is tasked with creating specific rules and regulations for how these ride-alongs will be conducted.
Provides the framework and logistical details necessary for implementing the requirement effectively and consistently.
PROVISION 03
Members who fail to complete the required ride-along by the deadline will have their names published on a public list and in the Congressional Record.
Creates a public accountability mechanism and incentive for Members to comply with the resolution.
PROVISION 04
Defines "ride-along" as serving one shift in a passenger seat of a law enforcement vehicle observing an officer's workday.
Clarifies the specific nature and duration of the required activity.
PROVISION 05
The resolution applies to the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress and all Congresses thereafter.
Establishes the timeframe for when this requirement becomes active for current and future lawmakers.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 15
Submitted in House
MAY 15
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 418
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 15, 2025
Last actionMay 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025
House Res.HRES 418Congress
Ride-Along Resolution
INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 15, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
0
COMPLEXITY
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