Federal Law Enforcement Training Research and Reporting Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:25 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5824

Federal Law Enforcement Training Research and Reporting Act of 2020

This bill requires the Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to conduct research and development of a technology to enhance participation rates in training offered to state, local, and tribal communities, with particular attention to rural or remote communities, to enhance domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism and other homeland security threats.

The Under Secretary for Management shall report to Congress on the accreditation status for each basic training program within DHS. If a basic training program loses accreditation, the relevant component shall notify the Under Secretary within 30 days after such loss.

Current Status of Bill HR 5824

Bill HR 5824 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2020. Bill HR 5824 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2020.  Bill HR 5824's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended). as of February 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5824

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5824

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightEmployment and training programsHomeland securityLaw enforcement administration and fundingResearch and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5824

Federal Law Enforcement Training Research and Reporting Act of 2020To require reporting regarding accreditation of basic training programs of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.Federal Law Enforcement Training Research and Reporting Act of 2020
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