To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize law enforcement agencies to use COPS grants for recruitment activities, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
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Passed SenateMrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Cornyn, and Ms. …
Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Cornyn, and Ms. …
Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Cornyn, and Ms. …
Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Cornyn, and Ms. …
Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Cornyn, and Ms. …
Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Cornyn, and Ms. …
Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Cornyn, and Ms. …
Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Cornyn, and Ms. …
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Expands COPS grants to help law enforcement agencies with declining recruitment by covering application-related costs. Creates a Pipeline Partnership Program connecting police agencies with schools to build workforce pipelines.
Who Benefits and How
Law enforcement agencies can use grants for recruitment (background checks, testing fees). Police recruits face lower application costs. Educational institutions can partner with police on career pipelines.
Who Bears the Burden and How
COPS program expands eligible uses. Administrative costs capped at 2%.
Key Provisions
- Allows COPS grants for recruitment fee reduction
- Creates Pipeline Partnership Program with schools (K-12, colleges, HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs)
- Caps administrative costs at 2% of hiring grants
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Expands COPS grant uses to include recruitment activities like reducing application fees, and creates a Pipeline Partnership Program with educational institutions.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Address police recruitment crisis through expanded grant uses and education partnerships"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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