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HCONRES96FEDERALSession 119Federal Billpassed chamber

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Congressional Resolution Supporting Law Enforcement

Original title: Expressing support for law enforcement officers.

Last action · May 14, 2026: Received in the Senate.Sponsors: Zachary Nunn and 25 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This resolution expresses formal Congressional appreciation and support for law enforcement officers across the United States. It highlights the role of police in public safety and criticizes specific policies like 'defund' movements and sanctuary city regulations.

Why it matters

This resolution serves as a formal statement of Congressional intent and political positioning regarding national law enforcement policy, though it does not change federal law or funding.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Law enforcement officers

The resolution serves as a formal expression of Congressional support for their professional role.

Directly affected

Local law enforcement agencies

The resolution addresses the impact of sanctuary city policies on their resource allocation.

Key Facts

The resolution formally expresses Congressional appreciation for the daily contributions of law enforcement officers.
The resolution recognizes the personal sacrifices made by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.
The resolution declares official Congressional support for the men and women of law enforcement.
The text criticizes 'leftist activists and progressive politicians' for policies aimed at defunding or dismantling police departments.

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The text criticizes 'sanctuary city policies' for restricting cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
The resolution credits the Trump administration's focus on 'law and order' for a decline in homicide rates.
The resolution notes a decline in drug overdose deaths to levels not seen since 2019.
The resolution notes a decline in violent crime rates in major U.S. cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change federal law?

No. A is a statement of Congressional opinion and does not have the force of law.

What is the purpose of this document?

The purpose is to formally express the support and gratitude of Congress for law enforcement officers and to state a position on specific policing and immigration policies.

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Where This Stands

Current status: passed chamber.

Procedural history

13 actions

May 14, 2026Senate
Received in the Senate.
May 13, 2026House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13, 2026House
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 173, 3 Present (Roll no. 165). (text: CR H3428)
May 13, 2026HouseFloor
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 173, 3 Present (Roll no. 165). (text: CR H3428)
May 13, 2026House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3436)
May 13, 2026House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res 96, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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May 13, 2026House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 13, 2026House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 96.
May 13, 2026House
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 13, 2026House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3428-3434)
May 12, 2026House
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 7, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 7, 2026House
Submitted in House

Version history & redline

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Con. Res. 96 Introduced Engrossed in House (IH)] (EH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 96 Expressing support for law enforcement officers. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 7, 2026 Mr. Nunn of Iowa submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for law enforcement officers. Whereas the brave men and women in law enforcement work tirelessly and relentlessly to safeguard the communities they are sworn to protect, serving as […] protect and serve their communities and their country; and (3) expresses its profound and wholehearted support for the men and women of law enforcement. <all>Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2026. Attest: Clerk. 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 96 _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for law enforcement officers.

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedHouse5/13/2026Voteview

Total

409

Yes: 240
No: 169
Present: 0
Not voting: 0
Abstain: 0

How they voted (409)

385 more members

Guy ReschenthalerRyes

Bradley SchneiderDyes

Debbie Wasserman SchultzDno

Richard McCormickRyes

Michael BaumgartnerRyes

Brian FitzpatrickRyes

Jennifer McClellanDno

Nicole MalliotakisRyes

Sydney Kamlager-DoveDno

Derrick Van OrdenRyes

Mariannette Miller-MeeksRyes

Raja KrishnamoorthiDno

Brandon GillRyes

Thomas TiffanyRyes

Marilyn StricklandDno

Brittany PettersenDno

Grace MengDno

Monica De La CruzRyes

Diana HarshbargerRyes

Jefferson Van DrewRyes

Jonathan JacksonDno

Laurel LeeRyes

Michelle FischbachRyes

Michael McCaulRyes

Ken CalvertRyes

Charles FleischmannRyes

Christopher SmithRyes

Anna Paulina LunaRyes

Robert AderholtRyes

Tony WiedRyes

Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDno

Mario Diaz-BalartRyes

Kristen McDonald RivetDyes

Bonnie Watson ColemanDno

Christopher DeluzioDno

April McClain DelaneyDno

Virginia FoxxRyes

Bill HuizengaRyes

Patrick RyanDno

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Motion succeededHouse5/13/2026U.S. CongressOfficial roll call ↗

On Agreeing to the Resolution

Total

430

Yes: 243
No: 173
Present: 3
Not voting: 11
Abstain: 0

How they voted (2)

Kevin KileyRyes

Raúl GrijalvaDno

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Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Explicit partisan framing in resolutions

The resolution uses highly specific partisan language to link current crime statistics to the policies of a specific administration and its political opponents.

Trump administration

Connected Entities

House Committee on the Judiciary, Trump administration, Mr. Nunn

OrganizationHouse Committee on the Judiciary“The committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

OrganizationTrump administration“Cited in the resolution regarding its impact on homicide rates.”Map →

PersonMr. Nunn“Representative from Iowa who introduced the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance20
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Controversy65
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Entertainment10
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