U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith

The United States of America observes National Police Week from May 10, 2026, through May 16, 2026. As part of the weeklong observance, officers killed in the line of duty continued to be honored. This includes Virginia Department of Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall, who was killed by an inmate attack in November 2025. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith spoke on the House floor to honor Officer Hall’s service. His remarks can be watched below. Griffith Speaks on House Floor “I would be remiss if I didn't speak about the fact that this is police week. It's one of the reasons why we have these bills and others in front of us. “And this year, and unfortunately, it has happened before since I've been in office, an officer was killed in the Ninth Congressional District. Officer Hall was killed in an inmate attack at the North River Correctional Center in Independence, Virginia, which is in Grayson County, in November of last year. “Two additional officers were attacked at that time. Both are physically doing okay. But, Mr. Speaker, I don't know how you ever get over an act of violence where you witness a colleague, a friend, a brother in law enforcement being murdered. “That's really what we're about this week. And this rule promotes four bills that will help, doesn't solve everything, doesn't resolve everything. But Jeremy Hall will be remembered in another resolution coming up this week that we will be voting on to honor fallen law enforcement officers.” In addition to his House floor remarks, Congressman Griffith is sponsor of H. Res. 1252, a resolution that memorializes law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The resolution recognizes Officer Hall among the other 2025 fallen law enforcement officers. The resolution passed the House. Further, Congressman Griffith supported other measures this week for National Police Week. These measures include: H.R. 5625 – Cashless Bail Reporting Act H.R. 6260 – Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 H. Con. Res. 96 – Expressing support for law enforcement officers BACKGROUND Congressman Griffith’s Extension of Remarks in the Congressional Record that honors Officer Hall can be found here . Congressman Griffith’s Statement on National Police Week can be found here . ###