Julia Brownley: “This week, during National Police Week, House Republicans are again exploiting law enforcement for political gain rather…”

“This week, during National Police Week, House Republicans are again exploiting law enforcement for political gain rather than helping law enforcement with real policy. House Republicans are using messaging bills to nowhere to trick the public into thinking they support law enforcement while turning around and stripping communities of the funds necessary to support local law enforcement agencies across the country. It was only 2 weeks ago that House Republicans voted to slash funding for law enforcement by 22 percent. That would decimate local law enforcement agencies nationwide while leaving our streets unsafe and our communities vulnerable. I call on my colleagues to reject the empty rhetoric, and instead, work with House Democrats to provide the resources necessary to actually support our law enforcement officers and their mission to protect and serve our families and our communities. ____________________”