[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2410]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

  (Mr. PAPPAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, this week is National Police Week, and we 
recognize the bravery of our law enforcement officers and honor the 
lives of those tragically lost in the line of duty.
  Whether they are keeping deadly drugs off our streets, combating 
crime in our communities, or acting as emergency responders, our local 
police do lifesaving work each and every day. They have been asked to 
do more with less, often taking on additional responsibilities without 
additional resources.
  In my district, I recently toured the local police department which 
currently operates out of an attic because they lack the funds to 
upgrade their facilities. Other departments struggle to recruit and 
retain officers and upgrade aging equipment. This is unacceptable. 
Congress must step in to invest in our local departments.
  We have to deliver sufficient funding to our local law enforcement 
that will ensure they can do their jobs keeping our communities safe.
  I am grateful for the brave men and women of law enforcement who put 
on the uniform to serve and protect, and I am thankful for their family 
members who serve alongside them.

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