Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should focus appropriate attention on the issue of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime by delivering speeches, convening meetings, and directing his Administration to make reducing crime an important priority.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Aug 1998): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
What this bill does
This House Resolution, H.Res. 512, expresses the sentiment of the House of Representatives regarding crime prevention. It calls for the President to dedicate more attention to neighborhood crime prevention, community policing, and reducing crime in schools. The resolution suggests the President could achieve this by giving speeches, holding meetings, and directing his administration to prioritize crime reduction efforts.
The resolution is directed towards the President and his administration. It also affects citizens by highlighting the importance of community involvement in crime prevention, such as through neighborhood watch programs and events like "National Night Out." The resolution acknowledges that schools and local communities working with law enforcement can be effective in reducing violence.
H.Res. 512 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 29, 1998, by Representative Bart Stupak. As a "sense of the House" resolution, it does not have the force of law. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented but has not yet advanced to a vote or further action within the House.
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Official summary
Urges the President to focus appropriate attention on the issue of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing, and reduction of school crime by delivering speeches, convening meetings, and directing his Administration to make reducing crime an important priority.
Timeline
19 Aug 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 512 do?
- This House Resolution, H.Res. 512, expresses the sentiment of the House of Representatives regarding crime prevention. It calls for the President to dedicate more attention to neighborhood crime prevention, community policing, and reducing crime in schools. The resolution suggests the President could achieve this by giving speeches, holding meetings, and directing his administration to prioritize crime reduction efforts. The resolution is directed towards the President and his administration. It also affects citizens by highlighting the importance of community involvement in crime prevention, such as through neighborhood watch programs and events like "National Night Out." The resolution acknowledges that schools and local communities working with law enforcement can be effective in reducing violence. H.Res. 512 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 29, 1998, by Representative Bart Stupak. As a "sense of the House" resolution, it does not have the force of law. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented but has not yet advanced to a vote or further action within the House.
- Has H.Res. 512 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 512. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 512?
- H.Res. 512 was sponsored by Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] (D-MI), with 61 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 512?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. (19 Aug 1998).
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