INDIANAPOLIS, April 2, 2026 — Police staffing shortages have contributed to the deterioration of our nation’s communities, placed civilian lives in peril, and put officers at greater risk of burnout and harm. This staffing crisis also puts financial pressure on police agencies, which must continually invest thousands of dollars per recruit to replace officers who Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, March 25, 2026 — Reports of federal immigration officers being refused service by restaurants, hotels, and gas stations have helped highlight the hostile landscape they must now navigate. Businesses that blatantly discriminate against law enforcement officers who are merely enforcing our nation’s laws shouldn’t be rewarded with federal contracts. It is why the National Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, March 16, 2026 — As America confronts a surge of terrorist violence, Congress must act to ensure that public safety agencies remain fully operational. Passage of S.2806, the Eliminate Government Shutdowns Act, introduced by Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI], would guarantee that operations continue even when Congress cannot manage to pass a budget. The bill’s Read more »
Anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protestors have been using their vehicles as weapons to ram, drag, and trap officers in alarming numbers. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reports that vehicular assaults on ICE officers have surged by 3,200% over the past year. To address this scourge, a group of Senate side lawmakers have introduced the Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 20, 2026 — State and local officials who prevent law enforcement from adequately quelling chaos and widespread violence have betrayed and abandoned their constituents. Administrations that act this recklessly and without regard for the law-abiding should not be rewarded with federal tax dollars. The Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2025 (H.R. 3920), a Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 13, 2026 — Drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) have fueled an opioid epidemic that has devastated countless lives and continues to threaten our nation. These networks also create victims through crimes that include money laundering, human and weapons trafficking, and homicide. Local and state law enforcement agencies, especially those struggling with funding and Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 6, 2026 — Conflicts involving federal immigration officers arise when civilians insert themselves into lawful operations. Those who distract, impede, or attempt to harm officers create high-risk situations for themselves, law enforcement, and other members of the public. Some of these scenarios, unfortunately, and unnecessarily, escalate into tragedy. The Halo Act (S. 3179), Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 23, 2026 — The attacks, harassment, and threats being leveled at law enforcement officers have become more brazen and ruthless. The Department of Homeland Security recently received intelligence that criminal cartels, in association with domestic extremist groups, are offering targeted bounties to assassinate officers and agents. In a nation based on laws and Read more »
Without hesitation, police officers selflessly and routinely run directly into danger to protect the lives of others. In the process, tens of thousands of these men and women are assaulted or injured. Some tragically lose their lives. To honor these fallen heroes and acknowledge their sacrifice, Rep. Brian Mast (FL-21) has introduced the Medal of Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 9, 2026 — Support dogs provide therapeutic benefits for those struggling with the negative effects of trauma, stress, and grief. The act of petting a dog releases oxytocin and lowers stress hormones. Even being in the presence of a trained dog can help sufferers open up about their mental health struggles. It’s why Read more »