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Officer Licensing: Boosting Public Confidence and Safety

This act introduces mandatory licensing for law enforcement officers at both federal and state levels. This means officers will need to meet specific standards and undergo regular training, aiming to improve their performance and enhance public safety. States failing to implement these changes may face reductions in federal crime-fighting funds.
Key points
All federal and state law enforcement officers will be required to be licensed.
Licenses will necessitate annual continuing education to ensure officers stay updated on best practices.
States that do not establish a licensing system may lose a portion of their federal funding.
The goal is to increase public confidence in law enforcement and improve safety through higher officer standards.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_155
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

POLICE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_155.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All federal and state law enforcement officers will be required to be licensed.
  • Licenses will necessitate annual continuing education to ensure officers stay updated on best practices.
  • States that do not establish a licensing system may lose a portion of their federal funding.
  • The goal is to increase public confidence in law enforcement and improve safety through higher officer standards.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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