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Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act

12/16/2023, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3376

Bill 118 hr 3376, also known as the Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act, aims to provide additional funding and support for local law enforcement agencies across the United States. The bill focuses on enhancing the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program, which provides grants to local law enforcement agencies to hire and train new officers.

The bill proposes increasing funding for the COPS Hiring Program, allowing for more grants to be awarded to local law enforcement agencies. This increase in funding is intended to help agencies address staffing shortages, improve community policing efforts, and enhance public safety in their communities.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to prioritize funding for agencies that demonstrate a commitment to community policing and building positive relationships with the communities they serve. It also includes measures to ensure that grant recipients are using the funds effectively and efficiently to achieve their public safety goals. Overall, the Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act seeks to strengthen and support local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to protect and serve their communities. By providing additional funding and resources, the bill aims to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies and enhance public safety for all Americans.

Congressional Summary of HR 3376

Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act

This bill allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used to provide bonuses for the recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers or career law enforcement officers.

Current Status of Bill HR 3376

Bill HR 3376 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2023. Bill HR 3376 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 16, 2023.  Bill HR 3376's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 16, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3376

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
78
Democrat Cosponsors
60
Republican Cosponsors
18
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3376

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3376

Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act
Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize law enforcement agencies to use COPS grants to recruit and retain law enforcement officers.

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