Pontiac Times

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain has expressed her gratitude and respect for police officers during National Police Week. In a statement, she said, "We are in awe of our men and women in uniform, who devoted their lives to serving and keeping our communities safe." She emphasized the commitment of House Republicans to law enforcement by supporting three legislative measures aimed at equipping and protecting officers.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed three bills: the LEOSA Reform Act (H.R. 2243), the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act (H.R. 2255), and the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act (H.R. 2240).

The LEOSA Reform Act allows qualified law enforcement officers to extend their concealed carry privileges beyond active duty, enabling them to continue serving their communities.

The Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act permits current federal law enforcement officers in good standing to buy a retired service weapon from a federal agency at market value.

The Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act mandates that the Department of Justice gather and report data on violent attacks against law enforcement officers, including analyzing government responses and identifying reporting gaps.