Resolution Honoring Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Led by Representatives Guest, Letlow, and Pappas Passes United States House of Representatives

Image May 18, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03), joined by Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05), and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), led House Resolution 1252 to honor and memorialize fallen law enforcement officers. The resolution was introduced ahead of National Police Week and recognizes the 363 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2025, as well as those whose stories were previously lost. H. Res. 1252 passed the United States House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support. “Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, uphold the rule of law, and keep American families safe,” said Congressman Michael Guest . “I am proud to see this resolution pass the House as we honor the valor and sacrifice of the brave men and women who serve in uniform and remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty. During National Police Week, Congress stands firmly with the officers, families, and communities who carry on their memory.” “Our police officers regularly put themselves in harm’s way to protect our communities. This week, a grateful nation pauses and pays tribute to those who make tremendous sacrifices every day. I encourage everyone to take the time this week to reflect on the tremendous difference our law enforcement community makes every day,” said Rep. Letlow. “Our dedicated law enforcement officers who put on the uniform to protect and serve our communities deserve our utmost gratitude and respect. Police Week is one important way we thank our officers for always answering the call and honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty,” said Congressman Pappas . “I’m honored to once again help lead this resolution to pay tribute to fallen law enforcement officers. I will always work to ensure our police departments have the resources and support they need to do their jobs and protect our communities.” Public Law 87-725, signed by President Kennedy in 1962, established Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15 and National Police Week to honor law enforcement officers killed or injured in the line of duty.  The 2026 observance honors the 363 law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty and those whose stories were recovered in the past year. This resolution affirms support for law enforcement and acknowledges the sacrifices made by affected families. This measure is supported by the National Association of Police Organizations and the National Fraternal Order of Police. More than 120 bipartisan Members of the House of Representatives joined Congressman Guest, Congresswoman Letlow, and Congressman Chris Pappas as cosponsors of the legislation. Congressman Guest introduced a resolution to recognize National Police Week in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA-5)**, Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH-1)** , Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL-1)*, Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6)*, Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO-8)*, Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-FL-1)*, Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL-4)*, Rep. John H. Rutherford (R-FL-5)*, Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL-11)*, Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL-16)*, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27)*, Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA-1)*, Del. James C. Moylan (R-GU-At Large)*, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-1)*, Rep. Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-6)*, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN-8)*, Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS-1)*, Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS-2)*, Rep. Harold Rogers (R-KY-5)*, Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY-6)*, Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI-2)*, Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN-8)*, Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS-1)*, Rep. Mike Ezell (R-MS-4)*, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE-3)*, Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-2)*, Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC-7)*, Rep. Addison McDowell (R-NC-6)*, Rep. Brad Knott (R-NC-13)*, Rep. Tim Moore (R-NC-14)*, Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-ND-At Large)*, Rep. Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)*, Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)*, Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH-6)*, Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)*, Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK-5)*, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)*, Rep. Robert Bresnahan (R-PA-8)*, Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA-16)*, Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC-7)*, Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX-13)*, Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX-14)*, Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-TX-15)*, Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24)*, Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36)*, Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX-38)*, Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV-2)*, Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH-15)*, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL-21)*, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4)*, Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-2)*, Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12)*, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11)*, Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN-1)*, Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23)*, Rep. John McGuire (R-VA-5)*, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA-2)*, Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA-3), Rep. Dale Strong (R-AL-5), Rep. Gil Cisneros (D-CA-31), Rep. Dave Min (D-CA-47), Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN-9), Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA-8), Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC-9), Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5), Rep. Laura Gillen (D-NY-4), Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC-1), Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX-10), Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA-7), Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO-2), Rep. Josh Riley (D-NY-19), Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX-17), Rep. John Mannion (D-NY-22), Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI-2), Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA-8), Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4), Rep. Don Davis (D-NC-1), Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT-1), Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI-7), Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9), Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-3), Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN-2), Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA-9), Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6), Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-2), Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO-6), Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL-3), Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN-2), Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH-1), Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-5), Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA-21), Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-OR-6), Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA-45), Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL-15), Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN-5), Rep. Ed Case (D-HI-1), Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26), Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-2), Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO-3), Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-2), Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-2), Rep. Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA-2), Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-OR-5), Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX-25), Rep. Craig Goldman (R-TX-12), Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA-35), Rep. Matt Van Epps (R-TN-7), Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA-41), Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY-3), Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI-5), Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-1), Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV-1), Rep. André Carson (D-IN-7), Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11), Rep. French Hill (R-AR-2), Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-7), Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX-11), Rep. Nellie Pou (D-NJ-9), Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-5), Rep. Shomari Figures (D-AL-2), Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX-4). Congressman Michael Guest represents Mississippi's Third Congressional District. Currently serving his fourth term, Congressman Guest is the Chairman of the Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee of the Committee on Homeland Security and is also a member of the House Appropriations Committee.