Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement officers.

Bill: 114-hres-266
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]
Introduced: 2015-05-15
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes

Law enforcement officers
Latest action: action_date: 2015-06-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Summaries:
action_date: 2015-05-15
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Celebrates the dedication of and contributions made by law enforcement officers every day.</p> <p>Encourages support for such officers nationwide.</p>

tv_txt: IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 266 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2015 Mr. Reichert submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the Nation’s law enforcement officers.

Whereas law enforcement officers, including police officers, corrections officers, customs officers, State troopers, special agents, criminal investigators, tribal officers, military police officers, immigration officers, court bailiffs, probation officers, arson investigators, auxiliary officers, sheriffs, marshals, and deputies make substantial contributions to the Nation and the communities in which they serve; Whereas law enforcement officers are recognized for their public service to all, knowing they may face extremely dangerous situations while carrying out their duties; Whereas law enforcement officers are recognized for the difficult careers they have chosen; Whereas the safety and well-being of all Americans depend upon the law enforcement officers who protect and serve their communities in a professional manner: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the dedication and contributions that law enforcement officers, including police officers, corrections officers, customs officers, State troopers, special agents, criminal investigators, tribal officers, military police officers, immigration officers, court bailiffs, probation officers, arson investigators, auxiliary officers, sheriffs, marshals, and deputies make every day across the Nation; and (2) encourages support for law enforcement officers nationwide and calls upon the people of the United States to express their support for law enforcement with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.