Federal Law Enforcement Officers Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS CONGRESSIONAL BADGE OF BRAVERY ACT OF 2008 -- (House of Representatives - April 15, 2008)

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Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4056, establishing a Federal Law Enforcement Officers Congressional Badge of Bravery. This resolution will ensure that due public honor and recognition is given to those Federal law enforcement officers who are wounded in the line of duty while protecting our Nation and communities.

Federal law enforcement officers are employed by a multitude of agencies, yet only two of those agencies have distinct awards mechanisms to recognize officers wounded in the line of duty. Adopting this resolution will allow the Attorney General and Members of Congress the opportunity to honor Federal law enforcement officers from their districts and commend their actions, which resulted in being wounded, with a Badge. This honor will bolster recognition for those Federal officers, as well as raising awareness and pride of their work in the communities they serve and protect.

Madam Speaker, I commend Congressman ELLSWORTH on his leadership in bringing this legislation to the floor. I urge my colleagues today to vote for this important resolution that will give due honor and respect to those Federal law enforcement officers wounded in the line of duty by recognizing them with a Congressional Badge of Bravery.

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