i thank mr. grimm of new york and mr. reichert of washington for their work on this bipartisan, bicameral legislation. a similar measure is spending -- pending before the senate committee. supporters include the national fraternaled or over police, the federal law enforcement officers association, the sergeants benevolent associate and the national association of police organizations. this bill reaffirms our commitment to ensure the safety of law enforcement men and womened on the communities they serve to protect every day. i urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan legislation and i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. the gentleman is recognized. mr. scott: i rise in support of h.r. 180 which will establish a coordinator within the department of justice to facilitate issuance of blue alert to help apprehend individuals who are suspected of kills or seriously injuring police officers. i support the bill because it provides critical support far system to protect police off