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Ezell, Nehls, Rutherford Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting America’s Law Enforcement Professionals
Washington,
May 13, 2025
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Claire Hurley
(202-225-5772)
Congressmen Mike Ezell (MS-04), Troy Nehls (TX-22), and John Rutherford (FL-05) have introduced a bipartisan concurrent resolution in the House expressing strong support for America’s law enforcement professionals. Original co-sponsors of the resolution are representatives Barry Moore (AL-01), Ken Calvert (CA-41), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Bill Huizenga (MI-04), Mike Rogers (AL-03), Dusty Johnson (SD-At Large), Amata Radewagen (AS-At Large), Mike Collins (GA-10), and Josh Riley (NY-19). The resolution recognizes the dedication, sacrifice, and service of over 800,000 law enforcement officers across the country who risk their lives every day to protect and serve their communities. It also highlights the rising dangers faced by officers, including increased assaults, traumatic stress, and staffing shortages, and calls on all levels of government to ensure officers receive the tools, resources, and respect they need. “As a former sheriff with four decades in law enforcement, I know firsthand what it means to put on the badge and serve your community,” Ezell said. “This resolution is about showing our law enforcement professionals that Congress stands with them, not just in words, but through meaningful support. We honor their service, we mourn those we’ve lost, and we commit to making sure every officer has what they need to do their job safely and effectively.” “As a former law enforcement officer and Texas Sheriff, I know all too well the sacrifices our men and women in blue make to protect and serve our communities,” Nehls said. “I’m proud to join my colleague, Congressman Ezell, in introducing a resolution that demonstrates our unwavering support for our nation’s law enforcement officers. Our brave police officers deserve our support. In Congress, I will always back the blue.” “As a law enforcement officer for 40 years, including 12 years as Jacksonville Sheriff, I dedicated my life to protecting and serving my Northeast Florida community alongside our finest men and women,” Rutherford said. “I understand the dangers our officers face every day they put their uniforms on and kiss their families goodbye. That's why I am proud to stand with Representative Ezell and Senator Cassidy to recognize the service and sacrifice of America’s law enforcement officers. We must pass strong bills in Congress that back our law enforcement officers and provide them with the tools they need to safely do their jobs. Anything less than that is not good enough for those putting their lives on the line each and every day.” “I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Congressman Mike Ezell for his support of law enforcement across the country,” said Mathew Silverman, National President of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association. “As a nation facing many challenges, we need more legislators to step forward and support law enforcement at all levels of government so we can best serve the American people, together.” "Congressman Ezell's resolution is a powerful affirmation of the service, sacrifice, and daily challenges faced by law enforcement. It sends a clear message that our Officers and their families are not forgotten, and that their well-being and safety remain a national priority," Sheriff Kieran Donahue, Canyon County, ID President, National Sheriffs' Association said. The resolution calls for:
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