Bill · H.Con.Res. 96· House(119-HCONRES-96)
Expressing support for law enforcement officers.
- Introduced
- 5/7/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Received in the Senate.
- Sponsored by
- Zachary Nunn
- Cosponsors
- - 25 - 0
- Introduced
- Agreed to by the House
- Awaiting Senate
A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.
What this bill would do
This concurrent resolution expresses support for law enforcement officers. It highlights the roles officers play in safeguarding communities and upholding the rule of law. The text notes that officers risk their lives to combat crime and remove drugs from streets. It also mentions various community services provided by officers, such as mentorship and crisis response. Additionally, the resolution discusses the impact of specific policies and administration focuses on crime rates. Ultimately, the House and Senate resolve to express their appreciation and support for law enforcement.
Yes
Does this change how police departments operate?+5
The resolution expresses profound support for law enforcement officers and their roles in public safety.
Does this tighten control of the border?+2
The text criticizes sanctuary city policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolutionPassed 243–173
A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.
05/13/2026 · Roll call 165 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Contributions: The resolution states that Congress appreciates and values the indispensable contributions law enforcement provides to communities and the country (Section 1).
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Acknowledgment of Sacrifice: The resolution recognizes the extraordinary sacrifice law enforcement officers make to protect and serve their communities and country (Section 2).
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Expression of Support: The resolution expresses profound and wholehearted support for the men and women of law enforcement (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens on individuals or groups are listed within the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+5Improves Border Security+2
- 5/14/2026
- Received in the Senate.
- 5/13/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/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)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 173, 3 Present (Roll no. 165). (text: CR H3428)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3436)
- POSTPONED 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.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 96.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3428-3434)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 5/12/2026
- Rules 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.
- 20 Cosponsors added.
- 5/7/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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