Committee Clears Resolution Authorizing Capitol Grounds Use for National Peace Officers Memorial Service
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The committee approved House Concurrent Resolution 73 to authorize use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service (May 14–15, 2026); members honored fallen officers and cited attendance expectations.
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure agreed to favorably report House Concurrent Resolution 73, which authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds for the annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service and a related National Honor Guard and Pipe Band exhibition.
The chair said the resolution will honor nearly 200 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty last year and urged support. Ranking member Larson said organizers expect about 25,000 police officers from around the country to attend and noted the memorial service date of 05/15/2026 (with related events on 05/14/2026). He named two officers from his state who will be honored.
Mister Perry recounted recent shootings and fatalities and cited statistics attributed to the Fraternal Order of Police (for example, 347 officers shot in 2025 with 45 killed); multiple members associated themselves with remarks and encouraged colleagues to attend the ceremony. Chairman Mast described the memorial as a unifying and solemn event.
With no amendments, the committee proceeded to final passage by voice vote; the chair announced the ayes have it and H.Con.Res.73 was ordered favorably reported to the House.