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S.Res. 173 · 115th Congress

A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2017, as "National Police Week".

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  1. Senate Introduced May 18, 2017
  2. Senate Passed May 18, 2017

Designates the week of May 15-May 21, 2017, as National Police Week.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · May 18, 2017

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the week of May 15-May 21, 2017, as National Police Week.

Expresses support for law enforcement officers across the United States for their efforts to build safer and more secure communities.

Recognizes: (1) the need to ensure that law enforcement officers have the equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect their health and safety; and (2) the members of the law enforcement community for their selfless acts of bravery.

Honors and remembers law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Expresses condolences to the loved ones of each law enforcement officer who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2017, as "National Police Week".

Latest action (May 18, 2017): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3048; text as passed Senate: CR S3045-3046)

Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 18, 2017

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced May 18, 2017
  2. Senate Passed May 18, 2017

No recorded floor vote found.