A resolution recognizing the success of the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 505

119th Congress

A resolution recognizing the success of the Memphis Safe Task Force.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Marsha Blackburn

R - TN

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This Senate resolution recognizes the Memphis Safe Task Force, a federal-state-local law enforcement initiative launched by President Trump to combat violent crime in Memphis. The resolution cites results including nearly 3,000 arrests, over 450 firearms seized, and more than 100 missing children found within 50 days of the task force's creation.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8243)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Senate resolution recognizes the Memphis Safe Task Force, a federal-state-local law enforcement initiative launched by President Trump to combat violent crime in Memphis. The resolution cites results including nearly 3,000 arrests, over 450 firearms seized, and more than 100 missing children found within 50 days of the task force's creation.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Commends Memphis Safe Task Force created by presidential memorandum in September 2025
Notes nearly 3,000 arrests including 300+ gang members in 50 days
Reports over 450 illegal firearms seized
Credits task force with finding over 100 missing children
Positions Memphis initiative as model for other cities like Chicago and Los Angeles

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Memphis residents would see continued federal law enforcement presence. Other cities mentioned (Chicago, LA, Portland) may experience similar task force deployments. The resolution signals Congressional support for expanded federal involvement in local crime reduction.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

505, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution recognizing the success of the Memphis Safe Task Force.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-505