Graham Reaffirms Strong Support For Law Enforcement During National Police Week

WASHINGTON – During National Police Week, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) reaffirmed his strong support for law enforcement and the work they do to protect our communities and the United States. This week, several Graham-supported measures advanced through the legislative process and during his current Senate term, Graham has secured millions in federal funding for South Carolina law enforcement entities. “Throughout my time in the Senate, I have been unequivocal in my support for our nation’s law enforcement officers. These heroic men and women risk their lives each day to keep our communities safe. As elected officials, we have an obligation to have their backs, not just in our words but by our actions,” said Senator Graham . “I am proud to have played a part in moving forward several pieces of pro-cop legislation during National Police Week and providing South Carolina’s law enforcement with the resources they need to keep us safe. These bills represent the commitment we owe our law enforcement officers by expanding resources available to police departments, ensuring officers receive the benefits and care that they have earned and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.” Graham-Sponsored Medal of Sacrifice Act Heads to President’s Desk Earlier this week, Graham’s Medal of Sacrifice Act passed the Senate unanimously. This legislation, which now heads to President Trump’s desk, establishes a presidential award to posthumously honor police officers and other first responders killed in the line of duty. Graham Cosponsors Police Week Resolution Remembering South Carolina Officers Killed in the Line of Duty Graham co-sponsored the Senate’s resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as “National Police Week”. The resolution recognizes three South Carolina police officers killed in the line of duty last year: Darlington County Sheriff Deputy Devin Mason, Florence County Sheriff Deputy Nate Ansay and South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks. Earlier this week, Graham also shared his condolences after Greenwood Police Officer Don “DJ” Keller was killed in the line of duty. South Carolina Law Enforcement Receives Millions in Graham-Secured Funding Throughout his term, Graham has demonstrated his consistent commitment to law enforcement by securing over $13 million for public safety agencies across South Carolina. As part of the most recent funding cycle, Graham delivered over $4 million in funding for police departments across the state, providing law enforcement officers with the means to more effectively and safely carry out their duties. Six pro-law enforcement bills reported out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Graham, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, co-sponsored the following pieces of pro-law enforcement legislation, all of which were voted out of committee today. Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act (S. 736): Enhances safety and accountability measures in federal prisons by upgrading the penalty for smuggling or possessing a contraband cellphone in federal prison from a misdemeanor to a felony Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025 (S. 825): Directs the Justice Department to develop treatment programs for police, fire, emergency medical and 911 personnel who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or acute stress disorders Promoting Police Leadership Act (S. 4394): Tasks the Justice Department with developing a broad training framework for commander-level personnel in consultation with state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, academic institutions, and other relevant partners. It also establishes a voluntary certification process for the U.S. Attorney General to identify high-quality training programs that align with the broader DOJ framework and provide instruction to police departments Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026 (S. 3897): Amends the Justice Department’s existing Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program to speed up benefit determinations and reduce the current claims backlog Carla Walker Act (S. 1890): Funds a pilot program for the Justice Department to use forensic genetic genealogy to investigate, solve, and prosecute cold cases and other hard-to-solve crimes Tribal Warrant Fairness Act (S. 3041): Grants the United States Marshals Service (USMS) the authority to execute arrest warrants on behalf of Tribal law enforcement and allow the USMS to assist Tribal law enforcement in searching for missing children ####