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Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA), Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS), Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH), & Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) Lead Bipartisan Resolution to Memorialize Officers Lost in the Line of Duty

May 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R-LA) and Congressman Michael Guest (R-MS), along with Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), introduced a resolution which seeks to honor and memorialize law enforcement whose lives were lost in the line of duty.

In addition, H. Res. 1226 expresses unwavering support for law enforcement across the nation and recognizes the importance that police officers have all the equipment and resources necessary to keep our communities safe in order to protect them while they tirelessly protect us.

“Every year, hundreds of thousands of men and women in the police force leave their homes every day to protect their communities, with no guarantee they will make it home,” said Rep. Letlow. “I’m honored to help lead this legislation with my colleagues as we stand together and pay tribute to the brave men and women in blue who have given their lives in service, and paid the ultimate sacrifice to our communities. I encourage all Louisianans to thank a law enforcement officer and continue to pray for their safety as they look out for ours.”

“Police officers are the heroes of our communities, protecting us from crime and defending innocent citizens from those who seek to do harm,” said Rep. Guest. “I am honored to lead this legislation that expresses that the Members of the House of Representatives support our law enforcement officers, appreciate all they do for our communities, and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.”

“Police Week is an annual commemoration to thank our brave law enforcement officers for the work they do every day to keep our communities safe and to honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty,” said Rep. Pappas. “Those who put on the uniform to protect and serve their communities, as well as their family members, deserve our thanks and gratitude. We must work to ensure our police departments have the resources they need and that our officers have the support they have earned. This bipartisan resolution honors the lives and legacies of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and resolves to support those who safeguard our communities.”

"As the daughter of a retired law enforcement officer, I know what it means to watch a loved one put on a badge and head to work — and be concerned as to whether or not they’ll make it home. As a former federal law enforcement officer myself, I also understand firsthand the responsibilities, stresses, and dangers associated with the job," said Rep. Spanberger. "This National Police Week, I am humbled to honor the fallen heroes who lost their lives in the line of duty. These officers and deputies embody service, integrity, and sacrifice — representing some of the best of Virginia and of the United States. May their sacrifice never be forgotten and their legacy continue to inspire us all.”

The legislation has received support from 86 original cosponsors:

Ralph Norman (SC-05), Garret Graves (LA-06), Jake LaTurner (KS-02), Bill Huizenga (MI-04), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Mike Ezell (MS-04), John Rutherford (FL-05), Don Bacon (NE-02), Dan Kildee (MI-08), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), Mike D. Rogers (AL-03), Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04), Pete Stauber (MN-08), Trent Kelly (MS-01), Andy Ogles (TN-05), Young Kim (CA-40), Erin Houchin (IN-09), Tom Kean (NJ-21), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Michael McCaul (TX-10), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), Dale Strong (AL-05), Lori Chavez DeRemer (D-OR), David Kustoff (TN-08), Andy Harris (MD-01), Dave Joyce (OH-14), Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Kat Cammack (FL-03), Jerry L. Carl (AL-01), Kelly Armstrong (ND), David G. Valadao (CA-22), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Rep. Glenn Thompson (PA-15), Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01), Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21), Rep. Richard McCormick (GA-06), Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Rep. Ken Calvert (CA-41), Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01), Rep. Pete Sessions (TX-17), Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Rep. Dina Titus (NV-01), Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Rep. Michael Lawler (NY-17), Rep. John Moolenaar (MI-02), Rep. Neal P. Dunn (FL-02), Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07), Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01), Rep. John W. Rose (TN-06), Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28), Rep. Mike Garcia (CA-27), Rep. Robert B. Aderholt (AL-04), Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Rep. Max L. Miller (OH-07), Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-09), Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12), Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03), Rep. Kevin Kiley (CA-03), Rep. Charles J. “Chuck” Fleischmann (TN-03), Rep. Lance Gooden (TX-05), Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Rep. Laurel M. Lee (FL-15), Rep. Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Rep Alexander X. Mooney (WV-02), Rep. Brandon Williams (NY-22), Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Rep. Cory Mills (FL-07), Rep. Elise M. Stefanik (NY-21), Rep. Ann M. Kuster (NH-02), Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Rep. Nicholas A. Langworthy (NY-23), Rep. Stephanie I. Bice (OK-05), Rep. Robert J. Wittman (VA-01), Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (FL-12), Rep. Patrick T. McHenry (NC-10)