This concurrent resolution expresses profound Congressional support for law enforcement professionals, recognizing their daily sacrifices and vital role in protecting communities. It highlights the significant risks officers face, noting the more than 24,000 fallen heroes on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and their successful efforts to reduce crime rates over the past three decades. The resolution acknowledges the increasingly hostile environment for officers, citing the highest assault rate in a decade in 2023 and a substantial number of officers shot or killed in the line of duty. It also addresses the severe mental health impact of frequent traumatic events, contributing to a higher suicide rate among officers, and notes a recent decline in the number of full-time State and local officers. Congress, therefore, highly respects and values law enforcement, honoring those who have experienced death or injury in the line of duty. It calls for increased measures to maximize officer safety and well-being, specifically advocating for more policing personnel improved training and equipment tougher penalties for assaulting or killing officers increased mental health resources . Finally, the resolution urges all levels of government to ensure that law enforcement professionals receive the necessary support and resources to effectively safeguard communities across the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478; text: CR S3477)
Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478; text: CR S3477)
Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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A concurrent resolution expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.
USA119th CongressSCONRES-15| Senate
| Updated: 6/23/2025
This concurrent resolution expresses profound Congressional support for law enforcement professionals, recognizing their daily sacrifices and vital role in protecting communities. It highlights the significant risks officers face, noting the more than 24,000 fallen heroes on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and their successful efforts to reduce crime rates over the past three decades. The resolution acknowledges the increasingly hostile environment for officers, citing the highest assault rate in a decade in 2023 and a substantial number of officers shot or killed in the line of duty. It also addresses the severe mental health impact of frequent traumatic events, contributing to a higher suicide rate among officers, and notes a recent decline in the number of full-time State and local officers. Congress, therefore, highly respects and values law enforcement, honoring those who have experienced death or injury in the line of duty. It calls for increased measures to maximize officer safety and well-being, specifically advocating for more policing personnel improved training and equipment tougher penalties for assaulting or killing officers increased mental health resources . Finally, the resolution urges all levels of government to ensure that law enforcement professionals receive the necessary support and resources to effectively safeguard communities across the United States.
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Timeline
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478; text: CR S3477)
Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478; text: CR S3477)
Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.