Support for Local Law Enforcement Officers

Official title: Expressing support for local law enforcement officers.

What this does

This resolution states that Congress supports local law enforcement officers. It carries no legal force and changes no law. Congress recognizes the dedication of local law enforcement officers, extends gratitude to officers and their families, honors officers who died in the line of duty, and encourages continued collaboration between local law enforcement agencies and their communities. The House passed it on May 13, 2025.

House vote · 411-1

Democrats197–1

Republicans214–0

Independents0–0

How we know · 7 sourced claims

This resolution states that Congress supports local law enforcement officers.Source: Title and operative clause 'That Congress—' (lines 16, 21)
It carries no legal force and changes no law.Source: Instrument is a concurrent resolution ('H. CON. RES. 30', 'CONCURRENT RESOLUTION', lines 13, 15); the operative verbs are 'recognizes', 'extends', 'honors', 'encourages' (lines 21-23), none of which amend law or bind an agency.
Congress recognizes the dedication of local law enforcement officers.Source: Clause (1): 'recognizes and appreciates the dedication and devotion demonstrated by the men and women of local law enforcement' (line 21)
Congress extends gratitude to officers and their families.Source: Clause (2): 'extends its gratitude to all local law enforcement officers and their families for their sacrifice and service' (line 22)
Congress honors officers who died in the line of duty.Source: Clause (3): 'honors the memory of those local law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty' (line 22)
Congress encourages continued collaboration between local law enforcement agencies and their communities.Source: Clause (4): 'encourages continued collaboration between local law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve to strengthen public safety and trust' (line 23)
The House passed it on May 13, 2025.Source: 'Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.' (line 23)

Read the bill on congress.gov ↗

Your representatives

How did your member vote on this?

House roll call

The full roll call

R209–0D194–1I1–0

Position

Party

State

Republicans

215

Democrats

208

Independents

YeaKevin KileyCA · District 3