United States House of Representatives
05/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/13/2025 15:12
Foxx Opening Remarks on Police Week
As prepared for delivery:
Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.
Before we begin… Mr. McGovern, I speak for everyone here on the Rules Committee when I say that you and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers.
I cannot even begin to imagine the pain and heartbreak that you and your family are experiencing with the loss of your daughter Molly.
The loss of a child, no matter the age, is one of the greatest heartbreaks imaginable. As has been said by many, including me, Molly was a very radiant light within your family, and she left an indelible mark upon the hearts of everyone who she met.
It is good to see you here beside us on the dais once more, and again, you and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider three pieces of legislation: H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255.
H.R. 2240, the bipartisan Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act, requires the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers and submit them to Congress.
Some of the components of these reports include the number of attacks intentionally targeting police officers, a description of the federal response on attacks against law enforcement officers, and recommendations for improving responses to attacks.
Further, this legislation requires the Attorney General to submit to Congress a report that:
Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.
Before we begin… Mr. McGovern, I speak for everyone here on the Rules Committee when I say that you and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers.
I cannot even begin to imagine the pain and heartbreak that you and your family are experiencing with the loss of your daughter Molly.
The loss of a child, no matter the age, is one of the greatest heartbreaks imaginable. As has been said by many, including me, Molly was a very radiant light within your family, and she left an indelible mark upon the hearts of everyone who she met.
It is good to see you here beside us on the dais once more, and again, you and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider three pieces of legislation: H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255.
H.R. 2240, the bipartisan Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act, requires the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers and submit them to Congress.
Some of the components of these reports include the number of attacks intentionally targeting police officers, a description of the federal response on attacks against law enforcement officers, and recommendations for improving responses to attacks.
Further, this legislation requires the Attorney General to submit to Congress a report that:
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