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Congress·Passed House·H.Con.Res. 96

Expressing support for law enforcement officers.

Support for Law Enforcement Officers

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

The resolution includes political criticisms that will likely prevent it from getting enough support to pass through a divided Congress.

Key Points

  • This resolution is a formal way for Congress to say thank you to police officers. It honors the work they do to protect communities, stop dangerous drugs, and help people in crisis.
  • The proposal speaks out against groups that want to take money away from police departments. It also criticizes sanctuary city rules that stop local police from working with federal immigration officers.
  • The text mentions that crime and drug deaths have gone down recently. It credits Trump for these changes and says that focusing on law and order is working.
  • This is a non-binding resolution, which means it does not change any laws or spend any money. It is meant to show where the House and Senate stand on these issues.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

1 milestone12 actions
May 13, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

May 13, 2026House

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 173, 3 Present (Roll no. 165). (text: CR H3428)

May 13, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 173, 3 Present (Roll no. 165).

The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.

May 13, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3436)

May 13, 2026House

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res 96, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedMay 13, 2026

On Agreeing to the Resolution

243
173
Democrat
29 – 173 · 10
Republican
213 – 0 · 4
Independent
1 – 0
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News

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Related Bills

1 bill
H.Res. 1275Related bill

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6260) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8365) to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) expressing support for law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

May 13 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for law enforcement officers.

Bill NumberHCONRES 96
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Sponsor

Cosponsors

(25)
R: 25

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