H.Res. 1252 · Where this bill is now
Adopted
House: Adopted May 13, 2026, 418–2 (roll call 162)
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHonors law enforcement officers killed in duty
This is a memorial resolution that expresses support for police officers and law enforcement across the country. It recognizes their work in keeping communities safe and their acts of sacrifice and heroism, and it expresses condolences and appreciation to the families of officers who have died in the line of duty.
How it affects you
This resolution is ceremonial and doesn't create new laws or direct changes for most people. It's a formal statement honoring law enforcement officers and acknowledging the sacrifice of those who have died and the people who loved them.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 4, 2026)
This resolution expresses support for police officers and other law enforcement personnel.
The resolution further recognizes
• law enforcement officers across the United States in the pursuit of preserving safe and secure communities;
• the need to ensure that such officers have the equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect their health and safety while they are protecting the public; and
• the law enforcement community for acts of sacrifice and heroism.
The resolution expresses condolences and appreciation to the loved ones of each law enforcement officer who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Res. 1252
RESOLUTION
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Sponsor: Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS-3) · Introduced May 4, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 13, 2026: “Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · May 13, 2026
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 418–2
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 206 | 2 | 4 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 211 | 0 | 6 |
2 members voted against most of their party: 2 Democrats voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.