Costa Pushes to Honor Fallen Officers and Improve Officer Wellness Programs
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) co-introduced the National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act.
“This bipartisan bill is about standing with the brave men and women of law enforcement and their families,” said Congressman Costa. “It ensures they have the support, resources, and recognition they deserve—because their sacrifices and dedication to protecting our communities should never be overlooked.”
BACKGROUND
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), created by Congress in 1984, operates the National Law Enforcement Museum and Memorial. Its mission is to honor fallen officers, share the history and contributions of law enforcement, and improve safety for those in the field.
The National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act proposes creating a formal program within the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to provide grants to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). Read the bill text HERE.
These grants would support vital initiatives through the National Law Enforcement Museum, including:
Honoring and memorializing law enforcement officers.
Collecting and analyzing data on officer fatalities and injuries.
Promoting public education about law enforcement's role and challenges.
Improving officer safety and wellness programs.
Strengthening ties between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
This legislation was introduced by Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-XX), and Troy Nehls (TX-XX), along with 29 co-sponsors.
The National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act is supported by NLEMOF’s board member organizations, including the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, Fraternal Order of Police, Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary, International Brotherhood of Police Officers, International Union of Police Associations/AFL-CIO, Motorola Solutions, Verizon, National Association of Police Organizations, National Sheriffs’ Associations, COPS, DuPont, National Black Police Association, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, National Policing Institute, National Troopers Coalition, Police Executive Research Forum, Police Unity Tour, and the United Federation of Police Officers.