HCONRES97-119

In Committee

Expressing support for the Federal Protective Service and its law enforcement officers.

119th Congress Introduced May 12, 2026

Summary

What This Bill Does

This concurrent resolution supports the Federal Protective Service, the Department of Homeland Security law-enforcement component that protects federal facilities and people in those facilities. It recognizes Federal Protective Service officers' dedication, the risks they face, and their role in protecting federal employees, visitors, and government property. It does not change FPS authority or funding, but it gives congressional backing to the officers and the federal-facility security mission.

Who Benefits and How

Federal Protective Service officers benefit from formal congressional recognition of their law-enforcement role and facility-protection mission. Federal employees in protected buildings benefit from public support for the officers who screen, patrol, and respond to threats. Visitors to federal facilities benefit indirectly from recognition of the security workforce protecting public access. Department of Homeland Security facility-security managers benefit from congressional support for the FPS mission.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal Protective Service leadership must continue managing staffing, training, and threat-response expectations. Department of Homeland Security budget offices may face pressure to align resources with the praised mission. Individuals threatening federal facilities face deterrence and enforcement pressure from a recognized security force. Congressional oversight committees must track whether FPS officers have the resources needed for the mission Congress praises.

Key Provisions

  • Provides congressional support for the Federal Protective Service.
  • Recognizes FPS law enforcement officers who protect federal facilities, employees, and visitors.
  • Strengthens public backing for the federal-facility security mission.
  • Uses a sense resolution without directly changing FPS authority, staffing, or appropriations.

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Expresses support for the Federal Protective Service and its law enforcement officers who protect federal facilities and people using those facilities.

Key Policy Areas

Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Federal Facilities

Primary Purpose

Expresses support for the Federal Protective Service and its law enforcement officers who protect federal facilities and people using those facilities.

Policy Domains

Law Enforcement Homeland Security Federal Facilities

Resolution provisions

Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
  • Federal Protective Service officers
  • Federal employees in protected buildings
  • Federal facility visitors
  • Department of Homeland Security facility-security managers
Model: codex-gpt-5 | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: ih

Contextual inference, no direct clause citation

Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
  • Federal Protective Service leadership
  • Department of Homeland Security budget offices
  • Individuals threatening federal facilities
  • Congressional oversight committees
Model: codex-gpt-5 | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: ih

Contextual inference, no direct clause citation

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
May 12, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

May 12, 2026

Submitted in House

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

Law Enforcement
1 mention across 1 clause
?1 uncertain

Federal Protective Service officers

Government Employees
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

Federal employees in protected buildings

Government
1 mention across 1 clause
?1 uncertain

Department of Homeland Security facility-security managers

1/1
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Full impact breakdown

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Law Enforcement Homeland Security Federal Facilities

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