H.Res. 1252 · 119th Congress

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Resolution · does not become lawLatest action May 13, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Where it stands

  1. Introduced Done · May 4, 2026
  2. Committee Done · May 4, 2026
  3. Agreed to in House Done · May 13, 2026

From the official actions on Congress.gov. Resolutions of this kind don't go to the President.

Key points

What it changes
A plain-language summary isn't ready yet. The official summary below describes the bill.
Who it affects
A plain-language summary isn't ready yet. The official summary below describes the bill.
What it costs
No cost estimate yet.
Where it stands
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (May 13, 2026)
What happens next
The House agreed to it. A simple resolution applies only to the House and does not become law.

Official summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House version), via Congress.gov.

Recorded votes

  1. HOUSEFinal passageMay 13, 2026 · roll call 162

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: Passed (418–2)

    This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber.
    Votes by party
    How each party voted on roll call 162
    PartyYesNoPresentDid not voteShare voting Yes
    Democratic206204
    Republican211006
    Independent1000

    Party totals from the official roll call.

    Map: how each state voted

    Each state is shaded by the share of its U.S. House members who voted Yes, out of those who voted Yes or No. Colors show the vote, not party.

    Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ — includes how every member voted

Vote types come from the official question text. How we label votes

Legislative history

  1. May 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. May 13, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 2 (Roll no. 162).
  3. May 13, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 2 (Roll no. 162).
  4. May 13, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3420-3421)
  5. May 12, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  6. May 12, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1252.
  7. May 12, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3362-3364; text: CR H3362-3363)
  8. May 12, 2026Mr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  9. May 4, 2026Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  10. May 4, 2026Submitted in House
  11. May 4, 2026Submitted in House
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