[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H593]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, which is observed annually 
on January 9.
  Established in 2015, this day allows us to recognize the brave men 
and women who serve and protect in the line of duty.
  I extend my deepest gratitude to the more than 900,000 sworn officers 
serving across the United States, who dedicate their lives to keep our 
communities safe.
  I thank the Capitol Police, the Secret Service, and the Metropolitan 
Police Department for their continuous efforts to keep us safe here in 
our Nation's Capital. I am grateful for the law enforcement officers in 
my home State of Pennsylvania and the local officers who safeguard the 
communities across Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District.
  Our officers know that they can be in harm's way at any moment. They 
answer the calls in times of distress. They follow rules, and they wear 
the badge proudly.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank all our law enforcement officers for answering 
the call to serve our communities.

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