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Retain COPS Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 10:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7250

Bill 117 HR 7250, also known as the Retain COPS Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide funding to retain police officers in communities across the country. The bill aims to address the issue of police officer retention, which has become a growing concern in recent years.

The Retain COPS Act of 2022 proposes to allocate additional funding to the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, which provides grants to state and local law enforcement agencies to hire and retain police officers. The bill seeks to increase the number of police officers on the streets and improve public safety in communities.

The bill includes provisions for training and support programs for police officers, as well as incentives for officers to stay in their positions. It also calls for increased accountability and transparency in law enforcement agencies. Overall, the Retain COPS Act of 2022 aims to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve, while also addressing the issue of police officer retention. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to ensure the safety and security of all Americans.

Congressional Summary of HR 7250

Retain COPS Act of 2022

This bill allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used for salary increases to retain law enforcement officers.

Current Status of Bill HR 7250

Bill HR 7250 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 28, 2022. Bill HR 7250 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 28, 2022.  Bill HR 7250's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7250

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7250

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7250

Retain COPS Act of 2022
Retain COPS Act of 2022
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that grants under the COPS program may be used for salary increases to retain officers.

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