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To establish a grant program to improve school security, including by training and hiring veterans and former law enforcement officers as school safety officers, and for other purposes.
4/28/2026, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8506
The bill, designated as H.R. 8506 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 27, 2026, aims to establish a grant program focused on enhancing school security. Specifically, the bill proposes to improve school security measures by training and employing veterans and former law enforcement officers as school safety officers. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes related to school safety enhancements.
Current Status of Bill HR 8506
Bill HR 8506 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2026. Bill HR 8506 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 27, 2026. Bill HR 8506's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 27, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8506
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8506
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8506
To establish a grant program to improve school security, including by training and hiring veterans and former law enforcement officers as school safety officers, and for other purposes.
To establish a grant program to improve school security, including by training and hiring veterans and former law enforcement officers as school safety officers, and for other purposes.
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