Ride-Along Resolution
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Overview
This resolution requires Members of the House of Representatives to participate in one shift as a passenger in a law enforcement vehicle during their time in office. The ride-along must take place in their congressional district and observe the work day of a local law enforcement officer. The Committee on House Administration will create rules to implement this requirement, and the Committee on Ethics will track compliance and publicly report any failures.
Key provisions
- Members of the House must participate in one ride-along per term.
- Ride-alongs must occur in the Member’s congressional district.
- The ride-along must observe a local law enforcement officer’s workday.
- The Committee on House Administration will establish regulations for the resolution.
- The Committee on Ethics will monitor compliance and publish non-compliant Member names.
Who is affected
- Members of the House of Representatives
- Local Law Enforcement Officers
- Constituents of Representatives
Notable changes
- This resolution introduces a requirement for Members of Congress to experience the work of local law enforcement firsthand.
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