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Grants for Rapid Drug Screening: Enhancing Officer Safety and Community Security.

This Act authorizes $20 million in grants for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. The funds are designated for purchasing advanced chemical screening devices to quickly identify dangerous substances like fentanyl and other narcotics. The goal is to improve officer safety by reducing exposure risks and to enhance public security by enabling faster investigation and removal of illegal drugs from communities.
Key points
Local police departments can receive funding to acquire technology for immediate identification of dangerous narcotics at the scene.
Faster substance identification aims to speed up investigations and improve strategies for preventing illegal drugs from harming communities.
The program is designed to protect law enforcement officers and first responders from accidental overdose or exposure to toxic substances during duty.
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Print number: 118_S_1507
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2023-05-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

POWER Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1507.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Local police departments can receive funding to acquire technology for immediate identification of dangerous narcotics at the scene.
  • Faster substance identification aims to speed up investigations and improve strategies for preventing illegal drugs from harming communities.
  • The program is designed to protect law enforcement officers and first responders from accidental overdose or exposure to toxic substances during duty.
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. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

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 2025-12-26.

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