Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
This House resolution designates January 9, 2026, as “National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.” It expresses support and gratitude for federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement, honors officers who sacrificed in the line of duty, recognizes acts of heroism, and encourages Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and activities.
The resolution is a nonbinding statement of the House; it does not create funding or change law.
As a House simple resolution it is purely ceremonial and not a statute; it cannot itself become law.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative resolution that clearly states a purpose (recognition of a date), uses the standard mechanisms for such resolutions (expressions of support and encouragement of ceremonies), and provides a level of detail appropriate to a symbolic action.
Progressives stress need for accountability language; conservative does not.
Progressives stress need for accountability language; conservative does not.
Generally sympathetic to honoring individual officers’ sacrifices but wary of unconditional praise that omits accountability or reform.
Views this as a symbolic measure that may sidestep systemic policing issues.
Sees the resolution as a low-stakes, largely symbolic gesture to honor public servants.
Views it as broadly acceptable if kept noncontroversial and not used to block policy debates.
Strongly supportive: views the resolution as appropriate recognition of law enforcement sacrifice and service.
Sees it as morale-boosting and consistent with law-and-order priorities.
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As a House simple resolution it is purely ceremonial and not a statute; it cannot itself become law.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Progressives stress need for accountability language; conservative does not.
As a House simple resolution it is purely ceremonial and not a statute; it cannot itself become law.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative resolution that clearly states a purpose (recognition of a date), uses the standard mechanisms for such resolutions (expressions of…
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