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Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act

10/9/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5403

The bill "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" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 5403 on September 16, 2025.

Current Status of Bill HR 5403

Bill HR 5403 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 16, 2025. Bill HR 5403 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 16, 2025.  Bill HR 5403's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 16, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5403

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5403

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5403

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.
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.

Comments

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Cannon Womble

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2 months ago

I don't think this is a good idea. It could cause problems for me and others like me. It's just not fair.