What is the current status of HR 118?

HR 118 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 118?

HR 118 was sponsored by Andy Biggs (R), Rep.

Stops Funding for Political Investigations

IntroducedJanuary 3, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such p

Why This Matters

This bill prohibits state and local law enforcement from using certain seized funds to investigate or prosecute political figures.

If you are a law enforcement agency, you cannot use seized funds to investigate political figures like the President or Vice President.

Who this affects

state law enforcement agencies · local law enforcement agencies · political candidates · current and former Presidents and Vice Presidents

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill prevents state and local law enforcement from using certain seized funds for political prosecutions.
2It specifically targets investigations or prosecutions involving the President, Vice President, and candidates for President.
3Law enforcement agencies must certify compliance with this restriction to receive funding.
4If an agency fails to comply, it will lose access to seized property and funds.
5The bill aims to limit the use of federal resources in politically motivated cases.

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No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act This bill specifies that no funds or property received through equitable sharing by a state or local law enforcement agency with the authority to prosecute a criminal case may be used to investigate or prosecute a current or former President or Vice President, or a candidate for the office of President.

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly

Stops Funding for Political Investigations

IntroducedJanuary 3, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Why This Matters

This bill prohibits state and local law enforcement from using certain seized funds to investigate or prosecute political figures.

If you are a law enforcement agency, you cannot use seized funds to investigate political figures like the President or Vice President.

Who this affects

state law enforcement agencies · local law enforcement agencies · political candidates · current and former Presidents and Vice Presidents

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill prevents state and local law enforcement from using certain seized funds for political prosecutions.
2It specifically targets investigations or prosecutions involving the President, Vice President, and candidates for President.
3Law enforcement agencies must certify compliance with this restriction to receive funding.
4If an agency fails to comply, it will lose access to seized property and funds.
5The bill aims to limit the use of federal resources in politically motivated cases.

Read the detailed summary

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly