Law Enforcement Tribute Act

Senate Bill 2179 - Law Enforcement Tribute Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2179 Law Enforcement Tribute Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 12:18 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2179

Law Enforcement Tribute Act - Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to States, local governments, and Indian tribes to carry out programs to honor, through permanent tributes, men and women of the United States who were killed or disabled while serving as law enforcement or public safety officers.

Limits: (1) grants to $150,000 to any single recipient; and (2) the Federal portion to 50 percent of the total costs of such a program, with an exception for law enforcement or public safety functions on Indian lands.

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Current Status of Bill S 2179

Bill S 2179 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 17, 2002. Bill S 2179 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on April 17, 2002. Bill S 2179's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 375. as of May 16, 2002

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2179

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2179

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Commemorations

- Congress

- Congressional reporting requirements

- Disabled

- Economics and Public Finance

- Emergency Management

- Federal aid to Indians

- Federal aid to law enforcement

- Fire fighters

- Grants-in-aid

- Indian law enforcement

- Law enforcement officers

- Minorities

- Monuments and memorials

- Police

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2179

Law Enforcement Tribute Act

A bill to authorize the Attorney General to make grants to States, local governments, and Indian tribes to establish permanent tributes to honor men and women who were killed or disabled while serving as law enforcement or public safety officers.

Law Enforcement Tribute Act