Resolution would honor police but change no laws or funding
Passed one chamberH.Con.Res. 96Latest action
Sponsor: Zachary Nunn · Representative · IA
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Official title: Expressing support for law enforcement officers.
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
Introduced:
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A symbolic resolution honors police nationwide and criticizes defunding and sanctuary city policies, without changing any laws.
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What does this do?
This resolution is a formal statement by Congress expressing appreciation and support for police officers and law enforcement personnel. It creates no new laws, funding, or legal requirements, but recognizes officers' work fighting crime, responding to emergencies, and engaging with communities. It also includes language criticizing "defund the police" efforts and sanctuary city policies while crediting recent policies with drops in homicide, overdose deaths, and violent crime.
Who does it affect?
Law enforcement officers nationwide are the ones being honored by this resolution. Advocates on different sides of the sanctuary city and police funding debates may view its language differently.
Why does it matter?
Because the resolution reflects specific political viewpoints on criminal justice, immigration enforcement, and policing, it could be cited in political debates or used to signal lawmakers' positions on these issues. It has no direct legal or financial effect but shapes public discourse.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 7, 2026
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · May 14, 2026
- Adopted by both chambers
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House. Both chambers have to adopt the same text. This kind of resolution never goes to the president and does not become law.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 165
As recorded
- Question
- On Agreeing to the Resolution
- Result:
- Passed
- 243
- Nay
- 173
- 3
- 11
Republicans 213 yes, 4 not voting · Democrats 29 yes, 173 no, 3 present, 7 not voting · Independent 1 yes
Official recordHow members voted
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