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To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to improve the COPS program with respect to training command-level personnel, and for other purposes.

5/16/2026, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8849

The bill, H.R. 8849 of the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS program specifically in the training of command-level personnel.

Current Status of Bill HR 8849

Bill HR 8849 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2026. Bill HR 8849 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2026.  Bill HR 8849's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8849

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8849

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8849

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to improve the COPS program with respect to training command-level personnel, and for other purposes.
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to improve the COPS program with respect to training command-level personnel, and for other purposes.

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8849

Russell Fry
Russell Fry
South CarolinaRepublican
Josh Gottheimer
Josh Gottheimer
New JerseyDemocrat

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