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This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide annual reports to congressional committees about the accreditation status of its basic training programs. The reports must include details such as when each program first achieved accreditation, reasons for any lack of accreditation, dates of most recent accreditation, anticipated future accreditation dates, and the name of each program's accreditation manager. If a training program loses its accreditation, the component head must notify the DHS Secretary within 30 days, who must then inform congressional committees about the lapse, its reasons, and plans to regain accreditation. The bill defines key terms like "basic training program" (an entry-level program preparing individuals for law enforcement or support roles) and "accreditation" (recognition that a program meets specific standards). Additionally, the bill requires the DHS Under Secretary for Science and Technology to develop systems and technologies to improve access to federal law enforcement training, with a focus on supporting training for state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement in rural and remote communities to enhance preparedness for homeland security threats. The reporting requirements will continue until all DHS basic training programs are accredited.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2285/all-info