Strong Communities Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 2:52 AM

Congressional Summary of S 994

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.

Current Status of Bill S 994

Bill S 994 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 28, 2023. Bill S 994 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 28, 2023.  Bill S 994's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 994

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 994

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Employment and training programsHigher educationLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 994

Strong Communities Act of 2023Strong Communities Act of 2023Strong Communities Act of 2023Strong Communities Act of 2023A 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.
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