H. Res. 1252 (119th)Bill Overview

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

domestic policy
Cosponsors
Support
Lean Republican
Introduced
May 4, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Committee
Floor
President
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Congressional Activities
01 · The brief

This House resolution honors and memorializes law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, cites Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week, lists 363 officers whose stories were recovered during 2025, and expresses support for officers and their need for equipment, training, and resources while offering condolences to families.

Passage0/100

As a House simple resolution it is non‑binding and not legislation; it does not become law.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a conventional commemorative House resolution: it clearly defines its purpose, references relevant statutory authority for Peace Officers Memorial Day, and lists the individuals to be memorialized. It contains only declarative expressions (acknowledgement, support, recognition, condolences) and does not create duties, funding, or reporting requirements — which is consistent with a symbolic resolution.

Contention18/100

Progressives stress need to pair honor with accountability reforms

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Who this appears to help vs burden50% / 50%
Local governmentsStates
Likely helped
  • Targeted stakeholdersFormally honors and recognizes officers who died in the line of duty, providing official congressional acknowledgment.
  • Local governmentsMay provide emotional support and morale to surviving families, colleagues, and local law enforcement agencies.
  • Targeted stakeholdersCould increase public attention to officer safety, potentially encouraging investment in equipment and training.
Likely burdened
  • Targeted stakeholdersThe resolution is symbolic and creates no legal obligations, regulations, or funding changes.
  • Targeted stakeholdersMay be criticized for diverting attention from policy debates about policing reform and accountability.
  • StatesCommunities harmed by policing might view the statement as insufficient without accompanying reform measures.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressives stress need to pair honor with accountability reforms
Progressive75%

Likely supportive of honoring fallen officers while urging that symbolic recognition not substitute for accountability or reform.

May welcome condolences and resource language but note absence of oversight or civil-rights language.

Leans supportive
Centrist90%

Generally supportive of a nonbinding memorial resolution that honors fallen officers and stresses training and equipment.

Sees it as low-cost and bipartisan, but notes it is symbolic and lacks implementation details.

Leans supportive
Conservative100%

Strongly supportive: views the resolution as an appropriate honor for officers killed in the line of duty and a useful affirmation of support and need for equipment, training, and resources.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

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Reached or meaningfully advanced

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Passage likelihood0/100

As a House simple resolution it is non‑binding and not legislation; it does not become law.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • House floor scheduling under rules
  • Any objections to broad language about 'unwavering support'
05 · Recent votes

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06 · Go deeper

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Progressives stress need to pair honor with accountability reforms

As a House simple resolution it is non‑binding and not legislation; it does not become law.

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Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a conventional commemorative House resolution: it clearly defines its purpose, references relevant statutory authority for Peace Officers Memorial Day, a…

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