VoterlyH.J.Res. 42: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
118th Congress · Sponsored from Georgia · In progress
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2023-03-09
- Policy area Government Operations and Politics
- Cosponsors 19
- Latest action The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] introduced H.J.Res. 42. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.J.Res. 42? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does H.J.Res. 42 do?
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 cert…
Who sponsored H.J.Res. 42?
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R) of Georgia is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.J.Res. 42?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.J.Res. 42 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.