Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

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Bill Number

HJRES 42

Introduced

Mar 9, 2023

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The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

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Congressional oversight District of Columbia Government Operations and Politics Law enforcement administration and funding State and local government operations

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Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia. The act sets forth a variety of measures that focus on policing in the District, including measures prohibiting the use of certain neck restraints by law enforcement officers, requiring additional procedures related to body-worn cameras, and expanding access to police disciplinary records.

Actions

Jun 13, 2023

The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Jun 13, 2023

On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 13, 2023

Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Jun 13, 2023

On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 197 (Roll no. 253).
Jun 13, 2023

Failed of passage in House over veto On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 197 (Roll no. 253).
Jun 13, 2023

The Chair announced the unfinished business to be the consideration of the veto. (consideration: CR H2853)
Jun 13, 2023

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the veto message of the President to H.J. Res. 42, the Chair put the question on will the House, on reconsideration, pass H.J. Res. 42, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Under the Constitution, the vote must be taken by the yeas and nays. Further proceedings were postponed until a time to be announced.
Jun 13, 2023

The previous question was ordered without objection.
Jun 13, 2023

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House of May 26, 2023, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J. Res. 42. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H2842-2844)
Jun 13, 2023

The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
May 26, 2023

POSTPONED CONSIDERATION OF VETO MESSAGE - The Chair announced that further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution, H. J. Res. 42, is postponed until the legislative day of Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Agreed to without objection.
May 26, 2023

The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H. J. Res. 42 would be spread at large upon the Journal, and the veto message would be printed as a House Document (118-45).
May 26, 2023

The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H2645)
May 25, 2023

Vetoed by President.
May 18, 2023

Presented to President.
May 17, 2023

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 16, 2023

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number: 126.
May 16, 2023

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number: 126.
May 16, 2023

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1655, S1660-1663)
May 16, 2023

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 20, 2023

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Apr 19, 2023

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 189 (Roll no. 188).
Apr 19, 2023

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 189 (Roll no. 188).
Apr 19, 2023

Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 42 - "Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022."
Apr 19, 2023

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 42, the Chair put the question on passage of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage of the resolution until a time to be announced.
Apr 19, 2023

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 19, 2023

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42.
Apr 19, 2023

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 734 and H.J. Res. 42. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 734 and if otherwise in order on H.J. Res. 42. Specified amendments are considered as read.
Apr 19, 2023

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 298. (consideration: CR H1852-1858, H1872-1873; text: CR H1852)
Apr 18, 2023

Rule H. Res. 298 passed House.
Apr 17, 2023

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 298 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 734 and H.J. Res. 42. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 734 and if otherwise in order on H.J. Res. 42. Specified amendments are considered as read.
Apr 6, 2023

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
Apr 6, 2023

Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-33.
Mar 29, 2023

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.
Mar 29, 2023

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Mar 9, 2023

Introduced in House

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