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US HRes1226

US HRes1226
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.


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Introduced
05/14/2024
In Committee
05/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

AI Summary

This Resolution acknowledges the valor and dedication of law enforcement officers across the United States, recognizing their pursuit of justice and their commitment to upholding public trust, even when facing violence. It references Public Law 87-726, signed in 1962, which established "Peace Officers Memorial Day" on May 15th and "National Police Week" to honor officers killed, disabled, or injured in the line of duty, and also mentions the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial dedicated in 1991. The Resolution specifically honors the 282 law enforcement officers whose stories were recovered in 2023 and whose names are listed, expressing condolences and solemn appreciation to their loved ones. Furthermore, it reaffirms unwavering support for law enforcement, emphasizes the need for adequate equipment, training, and resources to ensure officer safety, and recognizes the ongoing, often unseen, sacrifices and heroism of the law enforcement community.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (89)

Michael Guest (R)* Robert Aderholt (R),  Kelly Armstrong (R),  Don Bacon (R),  Troy Balderson (R),  Jim Banks (R),  Stephanie Bice (R),  Gus Bilirakis (R),  Ken Calvert (R),  Kat Cammack (R),  Jerry Carl (R),  Buddy Carter (R),  Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R),  Juan Ciscomani (R),  Jim Costa (D),  Dan Crenshaw (R),  Anthony D'Esposito (R),  Monica De La Cruz (R),  Neal Dunn (R),  Mike Ezell (R),  Randy Feenstra (R),  Brad Finstad (R),  Michelle Fischbach (R),  Brian Fitzpatrick (R),  Chuck Fleischmann (R),  Ruben Gallego (D),  Andrew Garbarino (R),  Mike Garcia (R),  Carlos Giménez (R),  Tony Gonzales (R),  Lance Gooden (R),  Josh Gottheimer (D),  Garret Graves (R),  Glenn Grothman (R),  Brett Guthrie (R),  Andy Harris (R),  Ashley Hinson (R),  Erin Houchin (R),  Richard Hudson (R),  Bill Huizenga (R),  Dave Joyce (R),  Tom Kean (R),  Mike Kelly (R),  Trent Kelly (R),  Dan Kildee (D),  Kevin Kiley (I),  Young Kim (R),  Ann Kuster (D),  David Kustoff (R),  Doug Lamborn (R),  Nick Langworthy (R),  Jake LaTurner (R),  Mike Lawler (R),  Laurel Lee (R),  Debbie Lesko (R),  Julia Letlow (R),  Nancy Mace (R),  Nicole Malliotakis (R),  Michael McCaul (R),  Richard McCormick (R),  Patrick McHenry (R),  Dan Meuser (R),  Max Miller (R),  Cory Mills (R),  John Moolenaar (R),  Alex Mooney (R),  Ralph Norman (R),  Jay Obernolte (R),  Andy Ogles (R),  Chris Pappas (D),  Mike Rogers (R),  John Rose (R),  David Rouzer (R),  John Rutherford (R),  María Salazar (R),  Pete Sessions (R),  Abigail Spanberger (D),  Pete Stauber (R),  Elise Stefanik (R),  Bryan Steil (R),  Dale Strong (R),  G.T. Thompson (R),  Dina Titus (D),  David Valadao (R),  Jeff Van Drew (R),  Beth Van Duyne (R),  Bruce Westerman (R),  Brandon Williams (R),  Rob Wittman (R), 

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/14/2024)

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