[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 159 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8322]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

  (Ms. MANNING asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. MANNING. Madam Speaker, I rise today to share my appreciation for 
local law enforcement officers in my community and across the country.
  I recognize the sacrifices these brave men and women make every day 
to keep our communities safe, but words of praise and gratitude are 
never enough. I am proud to say I have backed up my words with action.
  Last week, I voted to pass a package of bills that support our police 
officers and increase public safety. Investing in our officers is 
critical to protecting our communities.
  We can increase public safety by ensuring that law enforcement 
agencies are well trained to de-escalate dangerous situations, respond 
to mental health and domestic violence emergencies properly, and make 
sure that the right channels are in place to uphold justice for all.
  That is why I voted to pass the Invest to Protect Act. This 
legislation will provide Federal grants to smaller law enforcement 
agencies like those in my district to recruit, retain, and train good, 
accountable officers.

  To the police officers and first responders in my community: Thank 
you for the work you do to protect North Carolina's Sixth District.

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