East Idaho Times

In observance of National Police Week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has cast his vote in favor of several significant pieces of pro-law enforcement legislation. These bills underscore the nation's support for its law enforcement officers.

"National Police Week is a time to honor the brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day," said Rep. Simpson. "Law enforcement officers in Idaho and nationwide protect and serve our communities, and they deserve our utmost respect and appreciation. Unfortunately, in recent years, the American people have seen rampant crime, border chaos, and a destructive anti-law enforcement movement. I was proud to vote in favor of these bills and resolutions to show our support for the brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities."

The legislation passed during National Police Week includes:

H.Res.1210 – A resolution condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.

H.Res.1213 – A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers.

H.R.7343 – Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act. This bill mandates ICE to detain any illegal immigrant charged with or convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer until they are removed from the country.

H.R.8146 – Police Our Border Act. This bill requires the Attorney General to report to Congress on how the Biden border crisis affects law enforcement at various levels.

H.R.7530 – DC Crimes Act of 2024. This bill asserts Congressional control over the District of Columbia by prohibiting the D.C. Council from pursuing soft-on-crime sentencing policy.

H.R.354 – Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) Reform Act. This bill expands the LEOSA exemption to allow qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms on state, local, and private property otherwise open to the public while also extending this exemption to magazine capacity.

H.R.7581 – Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act. This bill ensures adequate data collection to address the rise in anti-police attacks by increasing the categories of information that can be voluntarily reported regarding anti-police attacks, directing the Justice Department to explore adding escalatory aggression to its reports, and shedding light on the mental health and stress-related impacts of aggressive activity or trauma on law enforcement.