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Introduced
03/28/2023
03/28/2023
In Committee
05/18/2023
05/18/2023
Crossed Over
07/27/2023
07/27/2023
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that COPS grant funds may be used for local law enforcement recruits to attend schools or academies if the recruits agree to serve in precincts of law enforcement agencies in their communities.
AI Summary
This bill, the Strong Communities Act of 2023, amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) grant funds to be used for local law enforcement recruits to attend schools or academies, provided they agree to serve in law enforcement agencies in their own communities for at least 4 years out of an 8-year period. The bill defines "eligible entities" as institutions of higher education or local law enforcement agencies that offer law enforcement training programs. It also establishes repayment requirements if the recruits do not complete their agreed-upon service, with provisions for extenuating circumstances.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Gary Peters (D)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Chris Coons (D),
John Cornyn (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Held at the desk. (on 07/27/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/994/all-info | 03/29/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s994/BILLS-118s994es.pdf | 07/27/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s994/BILLS-118s994rs.pdf | 06/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s994/BILLS-118s994is.pdf | 04/12/2023 |
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