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SRES 735 · 119th Congress · SenateOther

A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week".

In plain language: Communities nationwide will be encouraged to honor local law enforcement and remember fallen officers during a designated National Police Week from May 10 through May 16, 2026. This federal recognition officially honors dozens of specific officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and offers formal condolences to their families. It also calls for public awareness and support to ensure officers have the proper safety equipment and training they need to do their jobs safely.

Provisional — our plain-language summary, pending review.

  1. May 14, 2026Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)
  2. May 14, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Provisionalunreviewed: impact, provisions, stakeholders, summary
People affected—The resolution is symbolic and encourages the general public to observe National Police Week while honoring deceased officers; it does not legally affect or apply to a measurable, specific population in a binding manner.
Fiscal magnitude—The text contains no appropriations, authorizations of funding, fees, or other financial provisions.
Reach5provisional — pending reviewrigor: heuristic llm
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What it does

The provisions, in plain language.

  1. Designates the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week" and encourages the public to observe it by honoring law enforcement personnel.

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  2. Expresses the Senate's official support for law enforcement officers, including recognizing their need for proper equipment, training, and resources to do their jobs safely.

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  3. Honors the service of a specific list of fallen law enforcement officers and expresses condolences and appreciation to the families of officers who died in the line of duty.

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Who it affects

Who it helps · who it burdens.

Who it helps

  • law enforcement officersThe Senate expresses official support for law enforcement officers, honors their service, and recognizes their need for proper equipment, training, and resources to perform their duties safely.provisional
  • families of fallen law enforcement officersThe Senate honors a specific list of fallen officers and expresses official condolences and appreciation to their families and loved ones for their sacrifices.provisional

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

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