A resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week".
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 220
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2025-05-13: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2898-2899)
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-08T16:42:31Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This Senate Resolution (S. Res. 220) aims to designate the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week" to honor the service, sacrifices, and valor of Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement officers, including police, sheriffs, and others. It builds on a 1962 law (Public Law 87-726) that established Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15 and the surrounding week as National Police Week, emphasizing remembrance of officers killed, injured, or disabled in the line of duty.
Key Provisions
- Designation and Support: Officially names the specified week as National Police Week and expresses strong, unwavering support for law enforcement in maintaining safe communities.
- Recognition of Duties and Risks: Acknowledges that officers uphold justice, constitutional rights, and public trust, often facing violence while performing their roles.
- Honoring Fallen Officers: Lists 234 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in 2024 (with names provided) and notes 18 killed since the start of 2025, based on FBI data from the Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted (LEOKA) Program. It also references the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial as a site for honoring the deceased.
- Calls for Resources and Remembrance: Urges provision of necessary equipment, training, and resources to protect officers' health and safety; calls for remembering and honoring officers, especially those who died; expresses condolences to their families; and encourages the public to observe the week by promoting awareness of law enforcement's essential role in communities.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution introduces no substantive changes to existing laws. It is a non-binding expression of the Senate's sentiments, reinforcing the 1962 Joint Resolution without altering statutes, funding, or legal requirements. It serves as a ceremonial update to annually recognize recent losses in the line of duty.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Minimal direct impact, but it may boost morale among law enforcement agencies (e.g., FBI, local police departments) by highlighting their sacrifices and needs for better resources, potentially influencing future budget or training discussions indirectly.
- On Citizens: Encourages public awareness and participation in observances, fostering community appreciation for law enforcement and promoting safer interactions, though it imposes no obligations.
- On International Relations: No impacts, as the resolution is entirely domestic and focused on U.S. law enforcement.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Law Enforcement Personnel: Police officers, sheriffs, and other officers at Federal, State, local, and Tribal levels, who are directly honored for their service and risks.
- Families and Loved Ones: Recipients of condolences for those killed or injured, providing symbolic recognition of their loss.
- Communities and the Public: Beneficiaries of encouraged awareness efforts, aimed at strengthening support for officers who protect public safety.
- Bipartisan Lawmakers: Over 70 Senators from both parties cosponsored, reflecting broad political consensus.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: As a simple resolution, it has no binding force and does not require House approval or presidential signature; it cannot create enforceable rights or obligations.
- Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's power to express sentiments on public matters but raises no constitutional issues, as it avoids mandating actions or funding.
- Political: Demonstrates strong bipartisan unity (evident from the extensive list of cosponsors across party lines), potentially signaling national solidarity on law enforcement support amid ongoing debates about policing reforms and officer safety. It may influence public discourse by annually memorializing specific fallen officers, keeping attention on line-of-duty deaths without advancing policy changes.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (83)
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME], Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY], Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV], Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA], Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL], Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA], Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] and 33 more
Recent Actions
- 2025-05-13: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2898-2899)
- 2025-05-13: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2898-2899)
- 2025-05-13: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as National Police Week. — issued 2025-05-13 — PDF (11 pages)