H.R.2240 - Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2240, the "Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act of 2025," directs the Attorney General to develop reports on violent attacks against law enforcement officers. These reports will cover the number of offenders targeting officers, incidents involving coordinated actions, and federal, state, and local responses to ambushes and violent attacks. The bill also mandates analysis of training programs, the Bulletproof Vest Partnership, and the ability to combine data from different reporting systems.
Expected Effects
The Act aims to improve the safety and wellness of law enforcement officers by enhancing data collection and analysis related to attacks against them. This will lead to better resource allocation, improved training programs, and more effective responses to violent incidents. Ultimately, the goal is to reduce violence against law enforcement and support their mental health.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced data collection on attacks against law enforcement officers.
- Improved training programs for officers to prepare for violent attacks.
- Better allocation of resources, including protective gear, to law enforcement agencies.
- Increased awareness of the mental health challenges faced by law enforcement officers.
- Development of strategies to deter attacks and support officer wellness.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased administrative burden on law enforcement agencies due to additional reporting requirements.
- Risk of data collection becoming politicized or used to promote specific agendas.
- Possible privacy concerns related to the collection and storage of data on law enforcement officers and offenders.
- The cost of implementing the reporting requirements and developing new training programs.
- No guarantee that the recommendations from the reports will be effectively implemented.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution, particularly the implied powers necessary to carry out the enumerated powers related to law enforcement and national security. Congress has the power to provide for the general welfare (Preamble) and to enact laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution the powers vested in the government (Article I, Section 8). The bill's focus on data collection and analysis falls within these broad constitutional mandates. It does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).