Recognizing Gold Shield Families and affirming that their sacrifices and difficulties should not be forgotten.

This is a non-binding House resolution recognizing and honoring the families of first responders who have died in the line of duty. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, it designates “Gold Shield Families” as the families of fallen police officers, firefighters, EMTs, correction officers, emergency dispatch officers, and other emergency service providers. The resolution acknowledges their sacrifices and the ongoing hardships these families endure, and it directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the President and made publicly available. The act is ceremonial and symbolic, with no new funding or legal obligations attached.