[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              POLICE WEEK

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the brave men and 
women from police departments and law enforcement agencies throughout 
northwest Ohio and across our Nation.
  We recognize them to thank them for their patriotism and to meet with 
them during this Police Week. We also honor the work they do, the hard 
work day in and day out to protect and serve our communities year-
round.
  Recently, efforts like Elon Musk's DOGE tried to cut Federal funding 
for law enforcement by cutting COPS and Department of Justice grants to 
them. These programs help local agencies get equipment and training 
they need, while also providing funding to hire additional officers.
  At every step of the way, I opposed those cuts. Those efforts to cut 
funding are also why I joined my bipartisan Appropriations colleague 
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice of Oklahoma to introduce the Training 
Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026 to extend funding 
opportunities to trusted not-for-profits to train and support rural law 
enforcement.
  Far too often, smaller departments get fewer opportunities for 
specialized training.
  Mr. Speaker, our bill ensures every community, big or small, has 
access to 21st century tools for policing. I hope our colleagues join 
us in cosponsoring this legislation.

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