[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 96 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 96

            Expressing support for law enforcement officers.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 7, 2026

 Mr. Nunn of Iowa submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
             was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
            Expressing support for law enforcement officers.

Whereas the brave men and women in law enforcement work tirelessly and 
        relentlessly to safeguard the communities they are sworn to protect, 
        serving as the backbone of public safety across our Nation;
Whereas law enforcement officers bear the critical responsibility of upholding 
        the rule of law and maintaining the safety, stability, and public order 
        upon which our communities depend;
Whereas law enforcement officers routinely and selflessly risk their own lives 
        and safety to combat crime, remove dangerous and lethal drugs from our 
        streets, and stand in defense of the most vulnerable among us;
Whereas law enforcement officers strengthen our communities through outreach, 
        mentorship, crisis response, and countless daily acts of service that 
        frequently go unrecognized;
Whereas, from resolving neighborhood disputes to checking in on elderly 
        residents and guiding youth programs, officers provide a quiet and 
        steady presence that extends far beyond traditional law enforcement 
        duties;
Whereas rhetoric and policies from leftist activists and progressive politicians 
        seek to defund or dismantle local police departments undermine public 
        safety and place both officers and the communities they serve at greater 
        risk;
Whereas sanctuary city policies that restrict cooperation with Federal 
        immigration authorities can compel local law enforcement agencies to 
        divert already limited resources and actively encourage resentment 
        toward local law enforcement;
Whereas the Trump administration's focus on restoring law and order has 
        contributed to a notable decline in homicide rates, with levels reaching 
        among the lowest recorded in over a century;
Whereas drug overdose deaths in the United States have declined significantly, 
        reaching their lowest levels since 2019;
Whereas violent crime rates have declined significantly in major cities across 
        the United States; and
Whereas law enforcement officers deserve our deepest respect, unwavering 
        support, and profound gratitude: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) appreciates and values the indispensable contributions 
        that law enforcement provides to our communities and our 
        country each and every day;
            (2) recognizes the extraordinary sacrifice that law 
        enforcement officers make to protect and serve their 
        communities and their country; and
            (3) expresses its profound and wholehearted support for the 
        men and women of law enforcement.
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