Condemning former President Donald J. Trump's call to "defund" the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement, Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Law enforcement administration and funding, Law enforcement officers

Summary:  <p>This resolution condemns calls to defund the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and rejects attempts by a vocal minority to degrade public trust in federal law enforcement agencies.</p>

<html><body><pre>[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 308 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 308

 Condemning former President Donald J. Trump's call to ``defund'' the 
     Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 19, 2023

Mr. Landsman (for himself, Mr. Swalwell, and Mr. Nickel) submitted the 
   following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
                               Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Condemning former President Donald J. Trump's call to ``defund'' the 
     Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Whereas former President Donald J. Trump's call for defunding Federal law 
        enforcement agencies is a baseless, self-serving broadside against the 
        men and women who keep our Nation safe;
Whereas the good work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department 
        of Justice sends criminals to prison for bank robbery, sex trafficking, 
        child pornography, hate crimes, terrorism, fraud, and so much more;
Whereas the former President and his allies in Congress must not subjugate 
        justice and public safety because of their own personal grievances;
Whereas Senators and Representatives from across the political spectrum and of 
        both political parties should denounce such attempts by the former 
        President and his allies to degrade public trust in our Federal law 
        enforcement agencies;
Whereas the House of Representatives must recommit that the United States is a 
        Nation of laws; and
Whereas, as free people, we rely on the necessary and professional work of our 
        Federal law enforcement agencies to promote the safety and general 
        welfare of our country: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes and appreciates the dedication and devotion 
        demonstrated by the men and women of Federal law enforcement 
        agencies who keep the communities of the United States and the 
        United States safe;
            (2) condemns calls to ``defund'' the Department of Justice 
        and Federal Bureau of Investigation;
            (3) rejects attempts by a vocal minority made up of MAGA 
        extremists to degrade public trust in Federal law enforcement 
        agencies;
            (4) reaffirms that no politician should be above the law or 
        targeted by the law because of who they are or what party they 
        represent; and
            (5) pledges to unite as Democrats and Republicans to fully 
        fund our patriots in Federal law enforcement who put their 
        lives on the line to preserve, protect, and defend the 
        Constitution of these United States.
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