Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03), joined by Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05), and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the House Resolution to honor and memorialize fallen law enforcement officers. The resolution was introduced during National Police Week and recognizes the 345 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2024 or those whose stories were lost until now.
“Police officers are the heroes of our communities, protecting us from crime and defending innocent citizens from those who seek to do harm,” said Congressman Guest. “I am honored to lead this legislation that expresses that the Members of the House of Representatives support our law enforcement officers, appreciate all they do for our communities, and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.”
“Our law enforcement community works tirelessly to keep us safe and protect our communities. Thank you to our heroic police officers for the sacrifices they make every day,” said Rep. Letlow.
“Police Week is an important way to thank our dedicated law enforcement officers and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty,” said Congressman Pappas. “Those who put on the uniform to protect and serve our communities, as well as their family members, deserve our gratitude and respect. I will always work to ensure our police departments have the resources they need and that our officers and their families have the support they have earned. I’m honored to once again help lead this legislation to pay tribute to fallen law enforcement officers.
President Kennedy signed Public Law 87-725 in 1962, which authorized the proclamation of Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15 each year to honor law enforcement officers killed or injured in the line of duty. The legislation also authorized the recognition of the week in which it falls as National Police Week. Peace Officers Memorial Day 2025 honors 345 law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty and those whose stories were recovered in the past year. This resolution expresses unwavering support for law enforcement and recognizes the sacrifices of families who have lost loved ones.
This measure is supported by the National Association of Police Organizations and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
More than 20 bipartisan Members of the House of Representatives joined Congressman Guest, Congresswoman Letlow, and Congressman Chris Pappas as original cosponsors of the legislation. Congressman Guest introduced a resolution to recognize National Police Week in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Rep. Julia Letlow (LA-05), Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa-01), Rep. Trent Kelly (MS-01), Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04), Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01), Rep. Addison McDowell (NC-06), Rep. Glenn Thompson (PA-15), Rep. Ann Wagner (MO-02), Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08), Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10), Rep. John Moolenaar (MI-02), Rep. Maria Salazar (FL-27), Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07), Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08), Rep. Tim Walberg (MI-05), Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14), Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Riley Moore (WV-02).