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House vote: H.R. 7581 // May 15, 2024

Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act

Sponsor: Dan Bishop (R-NC)

This bill requires the Department of Justice to report on (1) targeted attacks on law enforcement officers, (2) the feasibility of incorporating such attacks into existing crime reporting systems, and (3) the mental health resources that are available to law enforcement officers.

Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

356 votes, representing 218,769,554 people82.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

55 votes, representing 33,021,756 people12.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon35682.1%
NayLost5512.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.6%