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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: This Senate resolution designates May 10 through May 16, 2026, as National Police Week to honor the service of law enforcement officers across the nation. It reads into the formal record the names of officers who died in the line of duty, offering official condolences to their surviving families. Additionally, the measure expresses support for providing officers with the training, protective equipment, and resources needed to do their jobs safely while protecting civil rights.

Provisional: our plain-language summary, pending review.

Provisionalunreviewed: impact, provisions, stakeholders, summary
People affectednot determinable from the text provided; the text honors fallen officers and expresses general support for law enforcement without establishing specific, quantifiable statutory impacts
Fiscal magnitudenot determinable from the text provided; the resolution contains no appropriations, authorizations, fees, or expenditures
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Who it affects

Who it helps · who it burdens.

Who it helps

  • Law enforcement officersReceives formal Senate recognition, expressions of unwavering support, and recognition of the need for safety equipment, training, and resources.provisional
  • Families and loved ones of fallen law enforcement officersReceives formal Senate condolences, solemn appreciation, and commemorative honors for officers who died in the line of duty.provisional

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

What it does

The provisions, in plain language.

  1. Designate May 10 through May 16, 2026, as National Police Week.

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  2. Express Senate support for law enforcement officers across the United States.

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  3. Recognize the need to provide law enforcement officers with the equipment, training, and resources required to protect their health and safety.

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  4. Offer condolences and appreciation to the families and loved ones of fallen law enforcement officers.

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  5. Encourage the public to observe National Police Week by honoring law enforcement personnel and raising awareness of their community service.

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Timeline

How it moved.

  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. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)

The original text

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Sources & provenance

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