Chairwoman McClain Pays Tribute to Hometown Hero Deputy Bradley Reckling During National Police Week

WASHINGTON-House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) joined House Republicans to highlight legislation supporting law enforcement officers and reaffirm House Republicans' commitment to public safety during National Police Week.

Remarks as prepared for delivery:

Good morning everyone. This week is National Police Week.

And House Republicans are making something very clear: We Back the Blue.

Not just with words. With action.

Because while too many Democrats demonize police officers, excuse violent criminals, and side with chaos, Republicans are standing with the men and women who put on the badge and walk toward danger every single day.

And this week, we're bringing bills to the Floor to support law enforcement and help keep our communities safe.

Let's remember what this week is really about.

It's about people. It's about families.

It's about heroes like Deputy Sheriff Bradley Reckling.

Deputy Reckling, from my hometown of Romeo, Michigan, was a nine-year veteran of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

In 2024, he was ambushed and murdered in the line of duty, leaving behind his wife, three young daughters, and a baby on the way.

Deputy Reckling stood between violent criminals and innocent people. And he is exactly why we must Back the Blue.

Earlier this week, I joined the Oakland County Sheriff's Department for a ride-along and spent time with Deputy Miehlke, who has served in law enforcement for more than twenty years.

We talked about House Republicans' push for No Tax on Overtime and the difference it is making for officers and their families.

Because when officers put in extra hours protecting their communities, they deserve to keep more of what they earn.

But what stuck with me most was hearing that after twenty years on the job, his wife still worries every time he leaves for work.

That fear never fully goes away for police families.

And yet too many on the Left continue attacking the very people who stand between law and order and chaos.

Public safety matters.

Law and order matters.

And it is the brave men and women in law enforcement who make both possible.

This week, House Republicans are proud to honor our law enforcement officers and proudly say: We support the men and women in blue.