WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

H.Con.Res. 96 · 119th Congress

Expressing support for law enforcement officers.

Passed HouseCrime and Law Enforcement
IntroducedMay 7, 2026
Passed HouseMay 13, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, May 14, 2026: Received in the Senate. The House passed it 243–173.

What it does

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This concurrent resolution expresses support for law enforcement officers. It also appreciates the contributions and recognizes the sacrifices of law enforcement officers.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, May 7, 2026).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. May 13, 2026Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. May 13, 2026 · HousePassed 243–173
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 213 yes, 0 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 29 yes, 173 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Brian Babin R-TX-36
  • James R. Baird R-IN-4
  • Troy Balderson R-OH-12
  • Mike Bost R-IL-12
  • Chuck Edwards R-NC-11
  • Mike Ezell R-MS-4
  • Randy Feenstra R-IA-4
  • Mike Haridopolos R-FL-8
  • J. French Hill R-AR-2
  • Ashley Hinson R-IA-2
  • Wesley Hunt R-TX-38
  • Jennifer A. Kiggans R-VA-2
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  • Celeste Maloy R-UT-2
  • Brian J. Mast R-FL-21
  • Addison P. McDowell R-NC-6
  • Daniel Meuser R-PA-9
  • Mariannette Miller-Meeks R-IA-1
  • Tim Moore R-NC-14
  • Dan Newhouse R-WA-4
  • Michael A. Rulli R-OH-6
  • Christopher H. Smith R-NJ-4
  • David J. Taylor R-OH-2
  • Claudia Tenney R-NY-24
  • Daniel Webster R-FL-11
  • Tony Wied R-WI-8