H.Res. 1252 · 119th Congress
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Where it stands
- Introduced Done · May 4, 2026
- Committee Done · May 4, 2026
- 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
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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 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 206 2 0 4 Republican 211 0 0 6 Independent 1 0 0 0 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
- May 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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).
- 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).
- May 13, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3420-3421)
- 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.
- May 12, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1252.
- May 12, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3362-3364; text: CR H3362-3363)
- May 12, 2026Mr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- May 4, 2026Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- May 4, 2026Submitted in House
- May 4, 2026Submitted in House