National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act

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Mrs. WAGNER. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1865, the National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act.

I would like to also thank the gentleman from New Jersey, Representative Pascrell, and my colleague, Senator Blunt from Missouri, for all of their hard work on this important, bipartisan piece of legislation.

Madam Speaker, in 2000, Congress authorized the creation of the National Law Enforcement Museum, and just 18 years later, the museum was formally opened on October 13, 2018, in Washington, D.C., across the street from the National Law Enforcement Memorial.

Every day, our Nation's law enforcement officers put their uniforms on and go to work not knowing if they will make it home. They selflessly protect us while asking nothing in return.

The establishment of this museum serves as a reminder of the great sacrifices that law enforcement officers make. By educating the public on their work, the museum serves as a vital resource in sharing the daily experiences of our men and women in uniform.

Madam Speaker, H.R. 1865, the National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act, directs the U.S. Treasury to mint a coin in 2021 in commemoration of the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum here in Washington, D.C.

Additionally, the proceeds of this important commemorative coin will go to support the National Law Enforcement Museum and to ensure that it is able to maintain a robust and diverse level of programming.

Madam Speaker, the passage of H.R. 1865 will greatly honor our Nation's law enforcement and further support this remarkable institution. We should do our part by passing this bipartisan piece of legislation to create this commemorative coin.

Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell), a distinguished gentleman and the sponsor of this important piece of legislation.

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Mrs. WAGNER. Madam Speaker, it is now my privilege to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Rutherford), the Republican lead and cochair of the Law Enforcement Caucus.

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Mrs. WAGNER. Madam Speaker, I have no more speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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