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US SR505
Resolution
Status
11/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marsha Blackburn
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AI Summary
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Senate resolution recognizes the Memphis Safe Task Force, a joint Federal task force established by Presidential memorandum on September 15, 2025, to combat violent crime in Memphis in coordination with state and local agencies
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Memphis ranked as having the highest rate of violent crime per capita in 2024 according to FBI data, including highest per capita rates of murder, robbery, aggravated assault, and carjacking
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"Operation Viper" launched in summer 2025 by DOJ and FBI resulted in nearly 500 arrests of violent offenders prior to the task force's establishment
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In approximately 50 days of operation, the Memphis Safe Task Force reported nearly 3,000 arrests (including 300+ gang members), over 450 illegal firearms seized, and over 100 missing children found
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Resolution commends President Trump's leadership and recognizes the task force as a national model intended for replication in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland
Legislative Description
A resolution recognizing the success of the Memphis Safe Task Force.
Crime and law enforcement
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8243)
11/19/2025