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HCONRES 96 · 119th Congress · HouseOther

Expressing support for law enforcement officers.

In plain language: This resolution serves as an official statement from Congress recognizing and thanking law enforcement officers for their service and personal sacrifices. It does not create new legal protections, change policing policies, or allocate any federal funding. Instead, it functions solely as a formal declaration of congressional support for police officers.

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People affected—The resolution mentions law enforcement officers generally but creates no legal obligations, rights, or determinable population counts in the text.
Fiscal magnitude—The text contains no appropriations, authorizations, fees, or fiscal provisions.
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Issues

What this bill touches.

Policing & funding−10

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Who it affects

Who it helps · who it burdens.

Who it helps

  • law enforcement officers and personnelCongress formally expresses appreciation for their contributions, recognizes their sacrifices, and states its profound support for their service to communities and the country (Sec. 1, 2, 3).provisional

Dollar-level funding (FEC sector totals) is coming in a later phase.

What it does

The provisions, in plain language.

  1. Expresses congressional appreciation for the daily contributions law enforcement makes to communities and the country.

    Sec. 1provisional

  2. Recognizes the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers to serve and protect their communities and the country.

    Sec. 2provisional

  3. Expresses congressional support for law enforcement personnel.

    Sec. 3provisional

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Timeline

How it moved.

  1. May 14, 2026Received in the Senate.
  2. May 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. May 13, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 173, 3 Present (Roll no. 165). (text: CR H3428)
  4. May 13, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 173, 3 Present (Roll no. 165). (text: CR H3428)
  5. May 12, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
  6. May 7, 2026Submitted in House

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