Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act

Senate Bill 972 - Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:06:49Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 972 Filling Public Safety Vacancies 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.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 972

Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act

The bill provides additional funding for grants for the hiring and rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers under the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program.

The bill also requires law enforcement agencies that use the funds to hire or rehire a law enforcement officer to (1) perform a background check on the law enforcement officer, and (2) ensure that the law enforcement officer undergoes a psychological evaluation.

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Current Status of Bill S 972

Bill S 972 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2023. Bill S 972 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 23, 2023. Bill S 972's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. as of March 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 972

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 972

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 972

Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act

A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the hiring and rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes.