Díaz-Balart: Celebrating National Police Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Since then, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers have traveled to our nation’s capital to participate in a series of events honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
In observance of National Police Week 2025 and as a staunch supporter of our law enforcement in Florida’s 26th Congressional District, I am grateful for the police officers who work tirelessly to protect the communities they serve, are tasked with upholding the rule of law and ensuring public safety, and selflessly put themselves in harms’ way to fight crime, get drugs off the streets, and protect the innocent.
This week, I am proud to support a series of bills brought to the House Floor by my Republican colleagues that reinforce our unwavering commitment to police officers across the country.
In honor of National Police Week, here are the bills we are advancing through the House:
- House Concurrent Resolution 30 – Expresses support for local law enforcement officers
- Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act – Requires the Attorney General to assemble reports on violence against law enforcement officers and the effectiveness of programs so we may comprehensively enhance the safety of police officers
- LEOSA Reform Act – Alleviates restraints on concealed-carry rights to ensure brave and qualified officers can protect American communities without undue burdens.
- Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 – Allows law enforcement officers the option to purchase their own retired firearms
I have consistently worked to deliver federal dollars back to our community and am proud to have secured a total of $8.116 million in direct federal funding during Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 for both Collier and Miami-Dade counties to enhance public safety and equip law enforcement with the tools they need to protect our neighborhoods and serve with excellence.
I remain committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen public safety and bolster resilient communities.
