Rep. Burgess Owens honors fallen Utah officer during House floor remarks

Rep. Burgess Owens of Utah used a short statement on the U.S. House floor to honor law enforcement during National Police Week and to pay tribute to Sergeant Bill Hooser of the Santaquin Police Department, whose name Owens said is being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington.

Owens said, "this week, we honor the brave men and women who wear the badge. Those who serve with courage, professionalism, and the heart to keep our communities safe. National Police Week is a time to give thanks to reaffirm our support for the law enforcement officers from Utah to DC, who put their lives on the line every single day." He added, "To the Hooser family, may God bless you. May he continue to comfort you and be with you always."

On the House floor, Owens described officers as "neighbors, trusted members of our communities, and our role models" and said House Republicans were "advancing common sense legislation that equips, respects, and protects our law enforcement community." He concluded, "We back the blue. We trust our officers, and we will fight to protect those who protect us," and closed by yielding back his time.

The remarks were a ceremonial floor statement in observance of National Police Week; the transcript records no formal motion, vote, or committee action tied to the remarks. No specific bills, bill numbers, or legislative text were identified in the transcript.

The statement primarily served as a tribute to a fallen officer and as a general endorsement of law enforcement support; the transcript does not specify dates for the Memorial addition, the precise legislation Owens referenced, or any follow-up actions requested of House committees or staff.