POWER Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2853 POWER 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.

2/1/2024, 3:30 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2853

Providing Officers With Electronic Resources Act or the POWER Act

This bill authorizes the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice to make grants to law enforcement agencies to purchase a chemical screening device and to train personnel to use, and interpret data collected by, such device.

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Current Status of Bill S 2853

Bill S 2853 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 27, 2021. Bill S 2853 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 27, 2021. Bill S 2853's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 27, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2853

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2853

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2853

POWER Act

A bill to provide grants to State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers.

POWER Act

Providing Officers With Electronic Resources Act