[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 79 (Tuesday, May 15, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H3959-H3960]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND POLICE WEEK

  (Mr. BACON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Peace Officers 
Memorial Day and Police Week to show support of those who put their 
lives on the line every day to protect Nebraskans and all Americans. 
These law enforcement professionals protect the life, limb, and 
property in assigned patrol areas during long hours, keeping them away 
from their own families.
  To those on the front line of our safety, it is not about the pay, 
the hours, or the conditions they work in; it is about making the world 
a better and safer place. Because of this, I have introduced three 
pieces of legislation to support those who serve on the front lines.
  H.R. 1970, the Kerrie Orozco Act, allows the immediate relatives of 
first responders who die in the line of duty to continue to process 
their immigration application in a timely manner, despite the death of 
their loved one.
  H.R. 5134, the STOP Straw Purchases Act, will increase punishment for 
those who purchase guns for someone who is prohibited from possessing 
one.
  H.R. 4896 allows each State to extend the training requirements for 
those carrying under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act from every 
12 months to up to 36 months because

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they already received extensive training.
  I want to thank those who have served for their dedication to protect 
and serve and to defend our communities. Your service will not be 
forgotten.

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