Support for Law Enforcement Officers

Official title: Expressing support for law enforcement officers.

What this does

This resolution expresses support for law enforcement officers. It has no legal effect. It appropriates no money, directs no agency, and changes no law. Congress states three things: that it appreciates law enforcement's contributions, that it recognizes officers' sacrifice, and that it expresses support for the men and women of law enforcement. The resolution's preamble also asserts contested political and factual claims, including that "leftist activists and progressive politicians" seek to defund police, that sanctuary city policies harm local law enforcement, and that homicide rates, overdose deaths, and violent crime have declined. Those claims sit in the preamble and carry no operative force. The House passed it on May 13, 2026.

House vote · 243-173

Democrats29–173

Republicans213–0

Independents1–0

How we know · 5 sourced claims

The resolution has no legal effect: it appropriates no money, directs no agency, and changes no law.Source: Operative clause, lines 22-24: 'That Congress— (1) appreciates and values...; (2) recognizes...; and (3) expresses its profound and wholehearted support' — the resolved text contains only expressive verbs, no directive, appropriation, or statutory amendment.
Congress states three operative things: it appreciates law enforcement's contributions, recognizes officers' sacrifice, and expresses support.Source: Lines 23-24, enumerated clauses (1), (2), and (3).
The preamble asserts contested political and factual claims (defund push by 'leftist activists and progressive politicians,' harm from sanctuary city policies, and declines in homicide, overdose deaths, and violent crime).Source: Preamble 'Whereas' clauses, lines 19-21.
Those political and factual claims sit in the preamble and carry no operative force.Source: Structure of the text: preamble 'Whereas' clauses (lines 17-22) precede the resolving clause 'Now, therefore, be it That Congress—' (line 22); only the enumerated items after it are operative.
The House passed it on May 13, 2026.Source: Line 24: 'Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2026. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.'

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R213–0D29–173I1–0

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Party

State

Republicans

217

Democrats

212

Independents

YeaKevin KileyCA · District 3