Strong Communities Act of 2023

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Strong Communities Act of 2023

This bill allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used to provide training to officers and recruits who agree to serve in law enforcement agencies in their communities.

Congress
118
Number
S - 994
Introduced on
2023-03-28
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/26/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Strong Communities Act of 2023

This bill allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used to provide training to officers and recruits who agree to serve in law enforcement agencies in their communities.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill 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.
Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement
Potential Impact
Employment and training programs•
Higher education•
Law enforcement administration and funding•
Law enforcement officers

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/9/2023

Strong Communities Act of 2023

This bill allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used to provide training to officers and recruits who agree to serve in law enforcement agencies in their commu...

Latest Action7/27/2023
Held at the desk.