WASHINGTON, D. C. - Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday decried the “senseless” killing of Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Larry Henderson as he marked National Police Week by welcoming several dozen police officers to a breakfast at his official residence.

The resolution passed in advance of the Committee’s executive business meeting on Thursday, where eight bipartisan bills in support of law enforcement are expected to be considered. During Durbin’s time as Chair, the Committee advanced fourteen bills unanimously during National Police Week.

President Donald Trump declared May 11 through May 17 as National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day as its typical date of May 15.

During a week honoring police nationwide, House Democrats called on Republicans to install a memorial closer to home — a long-delayed plaque for officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The plaque was authorized as part of the fiscal 2022 omnibus spending law and was supposed to be placed on the West Front

Panama City Beach officials proclaimed May 11-17 as National Police Week, honoring the sacrifices of local law enforcement members.