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Supporting the recognition of January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day".

Supporting the recognition of January 9, 2026, as ``National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day''.

Introduced Jan 9, 2026

Latest action (Jan 9, 2026) Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Referred to
Judiciary Committee
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Issues
Criminal Justice

Summary

This resolution supports the recognition of January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day." The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support and gratitude for Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement officers, and honors those who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. It recognizes the law enforcement community for acts of sacrifice and heroism. The resolution encourages all Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that demonstrate respect, support, and appreciation for law enforcement officers.

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Sponsor (1)
50 cosponsors

Actions (2)
  1. Jan 9, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. · house
  2. Jan 9, 2026 Submitted in House

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 9, 2026

Mr. Moore of North Carolina (for himself, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mr. Kean, Mr. Ezell, Mr. Wied, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Webster of Florida, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Langworthy, Mr. Harrigan, Mr. Nehls, Mr. Schmidt, Mr. Grothman, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Van Orden, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Kustoff, Ms. Salazar, Mr. Hill of Arkansas, Mr. McDowell, Mr. Fleischmann, Mr. Owens, Mr. Norman, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Barr, Mrs. Fischbach, Mrs. Kim, Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida, Mr. Bacon, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia, Mr. Feenstra, Mrs. Fedorchak, Mr. Finstad, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Hurd of Colorado, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. Moylan, and Mr. McGuire) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

RESOLUTION

Supporting the recognition of January 9, 2026, as “National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day”.

Whereas Federal, State, local, and Tribal police officers, sheriffs, and other law enforcement officers across the United States serve with valor, dignity, and integrity; and Whereas law enforcement officers in the United States put their lives on the line everyday in service of upholding the rule of law, securing public safety, and protecting their communities with courage and honor: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) expresses unwavering support and gratitude for law enforcement officers across North Carolina and the United States;

(2) honors law enforcement officers that sacrifice life and limb serving in the line of duty, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice;

(3) recognizes the law enforcement community for outstanding acts of sacrifice and heroism; and

(4) encourages all Americans to observe “National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day” with appropriate ceremonies and activities that demonstrate respect, support, and appreciation for law enforcement officers. <all>

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