House · HRES 1252 · 119th Congress
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Summary
This resolution honors law enforcement officers across the United States. It names 363 officers killed in the line of duty whose stories were recovered in 2025. The House expresses support for officers, calls for proper equipment and training, and offers condolences to the families of fallen officers.
In Favor
Law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep communities safe. This resolution makes sure fallen officers are remembered by name and not forgotten. Honoring their sacrifice shows respect for their families and encourages public support for those who serve.
Against
This resolution uses legislative time to list names but creates no funding, benefits, or safety rules. Congress could instead pass laws that improve officer mental health support or expand line-of-duty death benefits for families. A symbolic vote does not fill the real gaps that fallen officers' families face.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
This resolution honors law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. It asks the House to recognize Peace Officers Memorial Day 2026 and express support for officers across the country.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
The provisions stay on topic. The resolution names 363 fallen officers and focuses entirely on honoring law enforcement and expressing support for their families and communities.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
The resolution directly honors fallen law enforcement officers and their families. It also recognizes active officers across federal, state, local, and tribal agencies throughout the United States.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
Not available from the current sources.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
This is a non-binding resolution, so it does not require any agency to act. No practical hurdles to carrying it out are described in the sources.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 10/14/2026