Bill · H.Con.Res. 98· House(119-HCONRES-98)
Expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.
- Introduced
- 5/12/2026
- Last activity
- 5/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Ezell
- Cosponsors
- - 22 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
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 America's law enforcement professionals. It recognizes the risks taken by more than 840,000 officers and honors those who have died or been injured in the line of duty. The text notes a reduction in crime alongside rising officer assault rates and high suicide rates among personnel. It calls for increased measures to maximize the safety and well-being of these officers. Finally, it urges all levels of government to provide the necessary support and resources to keep the country safe.
Yes
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The resolution calls for increased mental health resources specifically for law enforcement officers to address high suicide rates.
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The bill calls for increased staffing, improved training, and better equipment for law enforcement professionals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Safety and Well-being for Officers: The resolution calls for measures to maximize the safety and well-being of officers through more personnel, improved training, and better equipment (Section 3).
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Mental Health Support: The bill calls for increased mental health resources for officers to address issues such as high suicide rates caused by traumatic events (Section 3).
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Protection Through Penalties: The resolution calls for tough penalties for those who assault or kill law enforcement professionals (Section 3).
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General Community Safety: The resolution calls on all levels of government to ensure law enforcement receives the support and resources needed to keep America safe (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3
- 5/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/12/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 21 Cosponsors added.
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