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COPS Reauthorization Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1306
The COPS Reauthorization Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1306, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to reauthorize the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, which provides federal funding to state and local law enforcement agencies to hire and train community policing officers.
The COPS program was originally established in 1994 as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act. It has been credited with helping to improve relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve by promoting community policing strategies that prioritize building trust and collaboration between officers and residents.
If passed, the COPS Reauthorization Act of 2023 would provide funding for the program for an additional five years. This funding would support the hiring and training of new community policing officers, as well as the implementation of innovative policing strategies designed to address the specific needs of individual communities. Proponents of the bill argue that reauthorizing the COPS program is essential for improving public safety and building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Critics, however, raise concerns about the cost of the program and whether it is an effective use of federal funds. Overall, the COPS Reauthorization Act of 2023 is a significant piece of legislation that has the potential to impact law enforcement practices and community relations across the country. Its fate will ultimately be decided by Congress in the coming months.
The COPS program was originally established in 1994 as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act. It has been credited with helping to improve relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve by promoting community policing strategies that prioritize building trust and collaboration between officers and residents.
If passed, the COPS Reauthorization Act of 2023 would provide funding for the program for an additional five years. This funding would support the hiring and training of new community policing officers, as well as the implementation of innovative policing strategies designed to address the specific needs of individual communities. Proponents of the bill argue that reauthorizing the COPS program is essential for improving public safety and building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Critics, however, raise concerns about the cost of the program and whether it is an effective use of federal funds. Overall, the COPS Reauthorization Act of 2023 is a significant piece of legislation that has the potential to impact law enforcement practices and community relations across the country. Its fate will ultimately be decided by Congress in the coming months.
Congressional Summary of S 1306
COPS Reauthorization Act of 2023
This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program.
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Current Status of Bill S 1306
Bill S 1306 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2023. Bill S 1306 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 26, 2023. Bill S 1306's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 26, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1306
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1306
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Community life and organization
- Law enforcement administration and funding
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1306
COPS Reauthorization Act of 2023
COPS Reauthorization Act of 2023
A bill to reauthorize the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1306
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