Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States.

House Resolution

H.Res. 519

119th Congress

Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Introduced:Jun 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Morrison

Representative

Democratic

MN-3

Cosponsors

16

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This resolution condemns attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and calls for unity and the rejection of political violence. It also expresses the sense of the House that the federal government should work to reduce incarceration rates and reform the criminal justice system, including by decriminalizing certain behaviors, revising sentencing laws, and ending practices that advantage the wealthy and allow private companies to profit from the justice system.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorKelly Morrison (D-MN)

Introduced6/17/2025

StatusMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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This resolution condemns attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and calls for unity and the rejection of political violence. It also expresses the sense of the House that the federal government should work to reduce incarceration rates and reform the criminal justice system, including by decriminalizing certain behaviors, revising sentencing laws, and ending practices that advantage the wealthy and allow private companies to profit from the justice system.

Bill Number: 519
Sponsor: Kelly Morrison (D-MN)
Introduced: 6/17/2025
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States.
Bill Number: 519
Sponsor: Kelly Morrison (D-MN)
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced: 6/17/2025
Summary: This resolution condemns attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and calls for unity and the rejection of political violence. It also expresses the sense of the House that the federal government should work to reduce incarceration rates and reform the criminal justice system, including by decriminalizing cer

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution condemns attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and calls for unity and the rejection of political violence. It also expresses the sense of the House that the federal government should work to reduce incarceration rates and reform the criminal justice system, including by decriminalizing certain behaviors, revising sentencing laws, and ending practices that advantage the wealthy and allow private companies to profit from the justice system.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government should begin a large-scale effort to reduce incarceration rates and reshape the American legal system by</p> <ul> <li>consulting with communities and individuals directly impacted by the justice system;</li> <li>decriminalizing certain behaviors, increasing diversion opportunities, revising sentencing laws, and reducing practices that contribute to recidivism;</li> <li>ending practices that advantage the wealthy and prohibiting private companies from profiting from the criminal justice system; and</li> <li>ending militarized policing practices, investing in other safety services, and implementing policies that address the needs of communities most affected by high rates of incarceration. </li> </ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Condemns attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and calls for unity and rejection of political violence
Expresses the sense that the federal government should work to reduce incarceration rates and reform the criminal justice system
Aims to decriminalize certain behaviors, increase diversion opportunities, revise sentencing laws, and end practices that advantage the wealthy and allow private companies to profit from the criminal justice system
Calls for ending militarized policing practices, investing in other safety services, and implementing policies that address the needs of communities most affected by high rates of incarceration

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, it could lead to significant changes in the criminal justice system, including reduced incarceration rates, fewer people being criminalized for certain behaviors, and a shift away from practices that advantage the wealthy and allow private companies to profit from the system. These changes could particularly impact low-income communities and communities of color that have been disproportionately affected by high incarceration rates and militarized policing practices.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

519, 119th Congress (2025). "Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-519