H.J.Res. 42 · 118th Congress · House

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

Enacted· The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Introduced
Mar 9, 23
Passed House
Apr 19, 23
Passed Senate
May 16, 23
Sent to President
May 18, 23
Signed into Law
May 25, 23

Executive 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.

Previous Versions

53Apr 19, 2023

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, 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.

07Apr 6, 2023

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, 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.

00Mar 9, 2023

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, 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUN 13, 2023Veto

    The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.

  2. JUN 13, 2023Floor

    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)

    2842Yea
    2844Nay
    0NV
  3. JUN 13, 2023Floor

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

  4. JUN 13, 2023Floor

    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.

  5. JUN 13, 2023President

    The Chair announced the unfinished business to be the consideration of the veto

    (consideration: CR H2853)

  6. JUN 13, 2023Veto

    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).

    Roll Call #253
    233Yea
    197Nay
    0NV
  7. JUN 13, 2023Veto

    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).

    Roll Call #253
    233Yea
    197Nay
    0NV
  8. JUN 13, 2023Veto

    Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

  9. JUN 13, 2023Veto

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

  10. JUN 13, 2023Floor

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

  11. MAY 26, 2023Floor

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

  12. MAY 26, 2023Floor

    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).

    118Yea
    45Nay
    0NV
  13. MAY 26, 2023Floor

    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.

  14. MAY 25, 2023President

    Vetoed by President.

  15. MAY 25, 2023President

    Vetoed by President.

  16. MAY 18, 2023President

    Presented to President.

  17. MAY 18, 2023Floor

    Presented to President.

  18. MAY 17, 2023Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. MAY 16, 2023Committee

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  20. MAY 16, 2023Discharge

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  21. MAY 16, 2023Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration

    CR S1655, S1660-1663)

    1660Yea
    1663Nay
    0NV
  22. MAY 16, 2023Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

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

    56Yea
    43Nay
    0NV
  23. MAY 16, 2023Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote

    56 - 43. Record Vote Number: 126.

    56Yea
    43Nay
    0NV
  24. APR 20, 2023IntroReferral

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

  25. APR 19, 2023Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 298. (consideration

    CR H1852-1858, H1872-1873; text: CR H1852)

    1852Yea
    1858Nay
    0NV
  26. APR 19, 2023Floor

    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.

  27. APR 19, 2023Floor

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

  28. APR 19, 2023Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  29. APR 19, 2023Floor

    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.

  30. APR 19, 2023Floor

    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."

  31. APR 19, 2023Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #188

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

    229Yea
    189Nay
    0NV
  32. APR 19, 2023Floor

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #188

    229 - 189 (Roll no. 188).

    229Yea
    189Nay
    0NV
  33. APR 18, 2023Floor

    Rule H

    Res. 298 passed House.

  34. APR 17, 2023Floor

    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.

  35. APR 06, 2023Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-33.

    118Yea
    33Nay
    0NV
  36. APR 06, 2023Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-33.

    118Yea
    33Nay
    0NV
  37. APR 06, 2023Calendars

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 12.

  38. MAR 29, 2023Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  39. MAR 29, 2023Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.

    21Yea
    17Nay
    0NV
  40. MAR 09, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  41. MAR 09, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  42. MAR 09, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Committees

5

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 16, 2023

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Apr 20, 2023

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Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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Referred: Apr 6, 2023

Active

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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Referred: Mar 30, 2023

Active

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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Referred: Mar 9, 2023

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