Expressing support for law enforcement officers.

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

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1. May 14, 2026Received in the Senate.Senate
2. May 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
3. May 13, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 173, 3 Present (Roll no. 165). (text: CR H3428) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
4. 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
5. May 13, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3436)House floor actions
6. May 13, 2026POSTPONED 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.House floor actions
7. May 13, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
8. May 13, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 96.House floor actions
9. May 13, 2026Rule 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.House floor actions
10. May 13, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3428-3434)House floor actions
11. May 12, 2026Rules 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.House floor actions
12. May 7, 2026Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
13. May 7, 2026Submitted in HouseHouse floor actions
14. May 7, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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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