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Increased Police Funding: Higher Salaries and More Officers

This act aims to significantly increase funding for state and local law enforcement agencies. This will allow for the hiring of more officers and the augmentation of their salaries, potentially improving community safety. The changes are intended to strengthen police presence and better compensate their work.
Key points
Increased Police Funding: The act provides for a substantial increase in funds to support law enforcement agencies.
Higher Officer Salaries: Funds can be used to augment police officer salaries, up to 110% of the state's real median household income.
More Officers on the Streets: The funds are intended to help hire new personnel and retain existing officers, potentially enhancing public safety.
Funding Eligibility Exceptions: Agencies that reduced salaries to dismantle law enforcement will not receive funds, unless cuts were due to COVID-19 budget constraints.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3131
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]
Process start date: 2021-05-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

David Dorn Back the Blue Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3131.

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 2021-05-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Police Funding: The act provides for a substantial increase in funds to support law enforcement agencies.
  • Higher Officer Salaries: Funds can be used to augment police officer salaries, up to 110% of the state's real median household income.
  • More Officers on the Streets: The funds are intended to help hire new personnel and retain existing officers, potentially enhancing public safety.
  • Funding Eligibility Exceptions: Agencies that reduced salaries to dismantle law enforcement will not receive funds, unless cuts were due to COVID-19 budget constraints.
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. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13].

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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