DEARBORN, Michigan, May 16 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins communities across the United States in commemoration of National Police Week, a time the country honors law enforcement officers nationwide who have died in the line of duty. This time of honor began in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed the proclamation dedicating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The week following or/and close to  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: Nations around the world honor their military forces with an Armed Forces Day. In the United States, the celebration is held the third Saturday in May. Not to be confused with Veterans Day or Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day was first conceived by President Harry S. Truman in 1949, the same year all branches of the service were unified under the Department of Defense. The first Armed Forces more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gilbert Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) voted in support of H.R. 2379, a bill to reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program. "I am proud to have cast my vote in favor of reauthorizing the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program during National Police Week," said Rep. Cisneros. "Our first responders risk their lives every day to safeguard our communities and we need t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Virginia Foxx spoke on the House floor to honor Trooper Samuel Newton Bullard, whose name was added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial yesterday. The memorial commemorates law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony honoring Bullard was held in conjunction with National Police Week, which falls on the week of May 15, designated by President  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Honored Fallen Officers on Senate Floor Last Night - This Week, Senator Introduced Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Mental Health Training for Law Enforcement * * * Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined Village of Newtown Police Chief Tom Synan on a news conference call to mark National Police Week. Police Week is an annual event honoring law enforcement officers and their famili more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The office of Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: The United States Capitol Building has been described throughout history as "the spirit of America writ in stone," "the temple of liberty," and the "acropolis of our Republic." Thomas Jefferson called it "the great commanding theater. It's the place where laws are made." Within its walls, there is an abundance of history. The building has housed some of the most consequential events since America's f more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on May 16, on National Police Week: For over 50 years, our Nation has preserved an annual tradition of honoring the brave men and women of law enforcement who make the ultimate sacrifice. This act of remembrance dates back to President John F. Kennedy's designation of a "Peace Officers Memorial Day" in 1962, which has evolved over the years to become Natio more ST

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following news release: Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) entered a statement for the record commemorating National Police Week 2019. Graham's statement reads in part, "Among those being remembered this week are six [law enforcement officers] from my home state of South Carolina. Sergeant Terrence Carraway of the Florence Police Department, Detective Micheal Doty of the York County Sheriff's Off more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1449) to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require warning labels for prescription opioids. The bill was introduced on May 14 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2742; or in the state at 975 President John more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1452) to "establish a program to provide assistance for education and research harbors." The bill was introduced on May 14 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2742; or in the st more ST

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1421) to "award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Service Company in recognition of their unique and distinguished service as a Ghost Army that conducted deception operations in Europe during World War II." The bill was introduced on May 13 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Angus S. King Jr., I-M more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1448) to "require certain practitioners authorized to prescribe controlled substances to complete continuing education." The bill was introduced on May 14 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510;  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1501) to "modify the requirements for the longitudinal medical study of the Department of Defense on blast pressure exposure of members of the Armed Forces to assess the feasibility and advisability of uploading and sharing data." The bill was introduced on May 16 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. It was referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee. For more information, Sen. Elizabeth Warren more ST

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1498) to "require the Secretary of Defense to enhance the readiness of the Department of Defense to challenges relating to climate change and to improve the energy and resource efficiency of the Department." The bill was introduced on May 15 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. It was referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee. For more information, Sen. Eli more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1503) to "promote ethics and prevent corruption in Department of Defense contracting and other activities." The bill was introduced on May 16. It was referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee. For more information, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-4543; or in the state at 2400 President John F. Kennedy Federal Bldg., 15 New Sudbury St., Boston, MA 0220 more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The White House issued the following remarks by Vice President Mike Pence at the premiere screening of Apollo 11 - First Steps Edition at the National Air and Space Museum: THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Jim Bridenstine. Thank you for that kind introduction. And more to the point, thank you for your tireless work leading NASA and the entire American space industry. Would you all join me in thanking the 13th Administrator of NASA, Jim Bridenstine, for the great job he more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 13 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: Governor Ralph Northam has issued a proclamation declaring May 12-18, 2019, as Virginia Police Week, and May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in the Commonwealth. Both National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day have been recognized every year since 1962, when President John F. Kennedy signed the first proclamation to honor the men and women who work to protect our communities more PR