What This Bill Does
This resolution condemns violent actions by the "Stop Cop City" movement in Atlanta, Georgia. The resolution expresses support for law enforcement and states that police officers must be supported to do their jobs and protect American lives.
Who It Affects
Law enforcement officers, the Atlanta Police Department, people arrested during protests at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center construction site and protesters opposing the training center.
Key Provisions
The House of Representatives condemns recent violence near Atlanta, Georgia. (Resolution paragraph 1)
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that law enforcement must be supported to carry out their jobs and protect American lives. (Resolution paragraph 2)
What Changes
Not specified in bill text. This is a resolution expressing the House's position rather than creating new laws or changing existing ones.
Important Definitions
The bill refers to the "Atlanta Public Safety Training Center" also known as "Cop City" but does not formally define any terms.
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118TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 252
Condemning the violent ‘‘Stop Cop City’’ movement in Atlanta, Georgia.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 24, 2023
Mr. CARTER of Georgia (for himself, Mr. CLYDE, Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. AUSTIN
SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. MCCORMICK, Mr. LOUDERMILK, and Mr. ALLEN)
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Condemning the violent ‘‘Stop Cop City’’ movement in
Atlanta, Georgia.
Whereas the violence occurred at the construction site of the
Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also known as
‘‘Cop City’’;
Whereas violent protesters and rioters in the ‘‘Stop Cop City’’
movement from across the Nation and the globe have
been objecting to the construction of the Training Center
by destroying property and coordinating attacks;
Whereas, on March 5, 2023, this group clashed with the At-
lanta Police Department, and 23 people were arrested on
domestic terrorism charges for attacking officers and de-
stroying equipment;
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Whereas only 2 of those arrested were from the State of
Georgia and would have a relevant voice on policing
issues in Atlanta and the State;
Whereas destruction of property and vandalism, including the
use of Molotov cocktails and fireworks, further damages
the local ecology despite the protesters’ claims of oppos-
ing ‘‘ecological destruction’’;
Whereas such violence perpetuates the trend of violent at-
tacks against law enforcement and public officials;
Whereas sentiments of the ‘‘Defund Police’’ movement have
contributed to increased violence against law enforcement
over the last few years;
Whereas major urban cities saw a 42 percent increase in
homicides and a 34 percent increase in aggravated as-
saults in 2022 as compared to 2019;
Whereas, in 2021, law enforcement agencies across the Na-
tion were short 7 percent of filling budgeted positions,
and retirements were up 45 percent;
Whereas the Training Center would positively contribute to
proper training of police officers; and
Whereas the Training Center is necessary for morale and re-
cruitment efforts and will include important trainings,
such as deescalation, crisis intervention, civil rights his-
tory education, mental health, and more: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That—
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(1) the House of Representatives condemns the
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recent violence near Atlanta, Georgia; and
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(2) it is the sense of the House of Representa-
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tives that law enforcement must be supported to
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carry out their jobs and protect American lives.
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