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119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 13, 2026
BillsCrime and Law EnforcementH.Res. 1252Congress.gov ↗
H.Res. 1252Passed HouseCrime and Law Enforcement

House honors law enforcement officers killed in line of duty.

Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael (R-MS)126 cosponsorsIntroduced May 4, 2026
In plain English

This resolution honors law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and expresses support for police and law enforcement personnel across the United States. Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS) sponsored the resolution, which passed the House on May 13, 2026, with 126 cosponsors. The resolution recognizes the need for law enforcement to have proper equipment, training, and resources, and extends condolences to the families of officers who have died in service.

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Where it is in the process

Introduced
May 4
House committee
May 4
House floor
May 13
4
Senate
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Floor votes

House · Roll 162
Recorded May 13, 2026
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No Senate floor vote recorded yet.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (126)

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1 Democrat, 29 Republicans (of 30 shown).

Activity timeline

May 13
May 13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13
May 13
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).
May 13
May 13
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).
May 13
May 13
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3420-3421)
May 12
May 12
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.
May 12
May 12
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1252.
May 12
May 12
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3362-3364; text: CR H3362-3363)
May 12
May 12
Mr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 4
May 4
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 4
May 4
Submitted in House
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Full action log

All 10 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
May 13
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13
HOUSEOn 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).
May 13
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).
May 13
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3420-3421)
May 12
HOUSEAt 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.
May 12
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1252.
May 12
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3362-3364; text: CR H3362-3363)
May 12
HOUSEMr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 4
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 4
Submitted in House

All 30 cosponsors

1 Democrat · 29 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Republicans (29)

In the news

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 14 - WRAL
Rep. Mike Rogers Highlights Support for Law Enforcement Legislation During National Police Week - Calhoun Journal
Guthrie, House of Representatives Take Action to Honor Law Enforcement and Crack Down on Crime During Police Week - Congressman Brett Guthrie (.gov)
House Passes Partisan Law Enforcement Resolution Along Party Lines - Legis1
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