118 HRES 308 IH: Condemning former President Donald J. Trump’s call to “defund” the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. U.S. House of Representatives 2023-04-19 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV118th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 308IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 19, 2023Mr. Landsman (for himself, Mr. Swalwell, and Mr. Nickel) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryRESOLUTIONCondemning 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

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.