Expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.
Support for Law Enforcement Officers
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is not moving forward. There is no companion bill listed for this measure.
Legislative Progress
This is a symbolic statement that does not change any laws. While it has many supporters, it may not be a top priority for a full vote in both chambers.
Key Points
- This resolution officially recognizes the hard work and sacrifices of more than 840,000 police officers across the country. It highlights that while crime rates have dropped recently, officers still face high levels of danger and stress on the job.
- The proposal points out that police officers deal with hundreds of traumatic events during their careers, leading to a suicide rate that is 54 percent higher than other jobs. It calls for more mental health support to help officers handle the emotional toll of their work.
- It also asks for more money to hire more officers, better training, and tougher punishments for people who attack or kill police. Many departments are currently short-staffed, with about 5 percent fewer officers than they had before 2020.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Submitted in House
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.
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