What is the current status of S 1316?

S 1316 is currently: In Senate.

Who sponsored S 1316?

S 1316 was sponsored by Gary Peters (D), Sen.

Funds Local Police Training Programs

IntroducedN/A

In Senate1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

Crime and Law EnforcementCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsHigher educationLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officers

Why This Matters

This bill provides federal funding for local law enforcement recruits to attend training programs, as long as they commit to serving in their communities after training.

If you are a local police recruit, this bill helps fund your training if you agree to serve in your community for four years.

Who this affects

local law enforcement recruits · police departments

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows local police departments to use federal grant money for training recruits.
2Recruits must agree to work in their local communities for at least four years after training.
3Eligible training programs can be offered by colleges or local law enforcement agencies.
4If recruits do not fulfill their service commitment, they must repay the training costs.
5The program aims to strengthen community policing by ensuring officers are from the areas they serve.

Read the detailed summary

Strong Communities Act of 2025This bill allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used to make competitive grants for local law enforcement agencies to provide training to officers and recruits who agree to serve in law enforcement agencies in their communities.

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Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly

Funds Local Police Training Programs

IntroducedN/A

In Senate1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

Crime and Law EnforcementCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsHigher educationLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officers

Why This Matters

This bill provides federal funding for local law enforcement recruits to attend training programs, as long as they commit to serving in their communities after training.

If you are a local police recruit, this bill helps fund your training if you agree to serve in your community for four years.

Who this affects

local law enforcement recruits · police departments

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows local police departments to use federal grant money for training recruits.
2Recruits must agree to work in their local communities for at least four years after training.
3Eligible training programs can be offered by colleges or local law enforcement agencies.
4If recruits do not fulfill their service commitment, they must repay the training costs.
5The program aims to strengthen community policing by ensuring officers are from the areas they serve.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly