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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) released the following statement after voting to advance pro-police bills through the U.S. House of Representatives during National Police Week:

"Day in and day out, our men and women in blue work hard to ensure the safety and security of our communities. As we recognize National Police Week, I am proud to support law enforcement's efforts by helping advance several commonsense, pro-police bills. This includes expanding COPS grants to increase police officer recruitment, condemning radical calls to defund the police, and prioritizing law enforcement safety.

"To all law enforcement officers in Ohio's Fifth District: thank you for being willing to stand in harm's way to protect our communities. We are forever grateful for your service."

Pro-police legislation advanced by the U.S. House:

S. 546 – Recruit and Retain Act 

• Expands the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program to support recruitment efforts by law enforcement agencies. 

H.R. 7581 – 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.

H.R. 8146 – Police Our Border Act

• Requires a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal levels. 

H.R. 7343 – Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act 

• Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of illegal aliens who assault law enforcement officers. 

H.R. 354 – LEOSA Reform Act 

• Broadens the authority for certain law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines. 

H.R. 7530 – DC CRIMES Act of 2024 

• Allows Congress to exert its oversight power and promote safety in Washington by blocking soft-on-crime sentencing. 

H. Res. 1210 – Resolution condemning the border crisis and recognizing the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result. 

H. Con. Res. 106 – Resolution expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund local law enforcement agencies. 

H. Res. 1213 – Resolution condemning calls to defund the police, which has increased violence towards law enforcement officers.