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Introduced
02/10/2020
02/10/2020
In Committee
02/12/2020
02/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To require reporting regarding accreditation of basic training programs of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to conduct research and development of a technology to enhance participation rates in training offered to state, local, and tribal communities, with particular attention to rural or remote communities, to enhance domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism and other homeland security threats. The Under Secretary for Management shall report to Congress on the accreditation status for each basic training program within DHS. If a basic training program loses accreditation, the relevant component shall notify the Under Secretary within 30 days after such loss.
AI Summary
This bill, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Research and Reporting Act of 2020, requires the Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) to conduct research and development of technology to enhance participation rates in training offered to state, local, and tribal communities, particularly in rural or remote areas, to improve domestic preparedness and response to terrorism and other homeland security threats. Additionally, the bill requires the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to annually report to Congress on the accreditation status of each basic training program within DHS, including information on initial accreditation, recent accreditation or reaccreditation, anticipated accreditation dates, and the name of the accreditation manager. If a basic training program loses accreditation, the relevant DHS component must notify the Under Secretary within 30 days, who must then notify Congress within 60 days.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported (Amended). (on 02/12/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5824/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5824/BILLS-116hr5824ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5824/BILLS-116hr5824ih.pdf.pdf |
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