U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1252: Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the engrossed text, May 13, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1252 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 13, 2026 RESOLUTION Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Whereas Federal, State, local, and Tribal police officers, sheriffs, and other law enforcement officers across the United States serve with valor, dignity, and integrity; Whereas law enforcement officers are charged with-- (1) pursuing justice for all individuals; and (2) performing the duties of a law enforcement officer with fidelity to the constitutional and civil rights of the public the officers serve; Whereas law enforcement officers swear an oath to uphold the public trust even though, through the performance of the duties of a law enforcement officer, the officers may become targets for senseless acts of violence; Whereas, in 1962, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 ( 36 U.S.C. 136 ) (referred to in this preamble as the Joint Resolution ), which authorizes the President to proclaim May 15 of every year as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of the Federal, State, and local officers who have been killed, disabled, or otherwise injured in the line of duty; Whereas the Joint Resolution also authorizes the President to designate the week in which Peace Officers Memorial Day falls as National Police Week ; Whereas the National Law Enforcement Officers …
Sponsors
- Michael Guest (R, HD-003) · primary sponsor
- Julia Letlow (R, HD-005)
- Christopher Pappas (D, HD-001)
- Barry Moore (R, HD-AL-2)
- Juan Ciscomani (R, HD-AZ-6)
- Gabe Evans (R, HD-CO-8)
- Jimmy Patronis (R, HD-FL-1)
- Aaron Bean (R, HD-FL-4)
- John Rutherford (R, HD-005)
- Daniel Webster (R, HD-011)
- Vern Buchanan (R, HD-FL-16)
- Maria Salazar (R, HD-FL-27)
Latest actions
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 2 (Roll no. 162).
- : Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 2 (Roll no. 162).
- : Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3420-3421)
- : At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1252.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3362-3364; text: CR H3362-3363)
- : Mr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- : Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- : Submitted in House
Votes
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree (May 13, 2026): 418 yea, 2 nay, passed
Subjects: Law enforcement officers, Congressional tributes, Crime and Law Enforcement
Common questions
- What is HR1252?
- HR1252 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
- What is the status of HR1252?
- Passed both chambers as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (May 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1252?
- Michael Guest (R, HD-003), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1252?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1252
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