ROCHESTER, New York, May 20 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on May 19, 2023: Congressman Joe Morelle was at the American Legion's Rayson-Miller Post 899 to present the family of the late U.S. Navy veteran George Tiuch with the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the National Defense Service Medal earned during his service in Vietnam. "We demonstrate gratitude for our nation's veterans through action, not words," said Congressman Joe Morelle. "It is my hon  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Rep. John James voted in favor of three bills honoring National Police Week. * H.R. 2494 - The POLICE Act makes the country safer by ensuring non-citizens who assault law enforcement officers can be deported from the United States. According to federal statistics, more than 43,000 law enforcement officers were assaulted in 2021 - an 11.2% increase from 2020. * H.R. 3091 - The Federal Law Enforcement Officer   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: In recognition of National Police Week, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, and Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta joined law enforcement partners to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice to our nation. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. Es  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on May 19, 2023: Every day, law enforcement officers in communities across our country serve with tireless vigilance, often placing the well-being and safety of their communities above their own. To honor their courage and sacrifice, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which this date falls as National Police Week. In commemoration, this week I was ple  more