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More Police Officers: Support for Local Safety

This act aims to increase the number of law enforcement officers in the United States by 100,000 to enhance family safety. Police agencies can receive grants to hire and retain additional personnel, directly impacting police presence in communities and potentially reducing crime.
Key points
Increase in Police Officers: The act aims to hire 100,000 additional law enforcement officers nationwide.
Grants for Local Agencies: State and local law enforcement agencies can apply for funds to hire new officers and augment their wages.
Hiring Requirement: To receive a grant, an agency must commit to increasing its law enforcement personnel by at least 12.5% within one year of receiving the funds.
Improved Safety: A greater number of police officers is intended to contribute to increased community safety and family protection.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2246
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Process start date: 2021-06-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to provide grants to support the hiring of law enforcement officers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2246.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increase in Police Officers: The act aims to hire 100,000 additional law enforcement officers nationwide.
  • Grants for Local Agencies: State and local law enforcement agencies can apply for funds to hire new officers and augment their wages.
  • Hiring Requirement: To receive a grant, an agency must commit to increasing its law enforcement personnel by at least 12.5% within one year of receiving the funds.
  • Improved Safety: A greater number of police officers is intended to contribute to increased community safety and family protection.
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 Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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