119th (2025–2027)
H.Res. 535
H.Res. 535 designates June 24th as Public Safety Awareness Day to highlight the importance of public safety, law enforcement, and community-based crime prevention efforts nationwide. The resolution emphasizes support for police officers, victim assistance programs, mental health services, and community-led safety initiatives, while calling for policies that strengthen law enforcement and address crime in high-crime neighborhoods. The bill cites data on homicide rates in cities like Chicago, Philadelphia, and Baltimore to underscore what it frames as a national public safety crisis requiring targeted interventions. This is a symbolic resolution with no direct funding or implementation requirements—it serves to express congressional support for certain public safety approaches and priorities rather than creating new programs or spending. The resolution affects public awareness and policy direction but does not establish binding mandates or allocate resources.