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Grants for Bilingual Police Officers to Improve Community Safety and Communication.

This Act establishes a new federal grant program to help local law enforcement agencies recruit, train, and retain officers who speak foreign languages. The goal is to significantly improve communication and service quality for communities with limited English proficiency. This change aims to build greater trust and ensure effective public safety interactions for all residents.
Key points
Law enforcement agencies can receive funds to hire bilingual officers and provide language training to existing staff.
Officers receiving hiring or retention bonuses must commit to working for the agency for a minimum of three years.
New officers hired using these funds must undergo rigorous background checks, including searches of national misconduct databases.
The grants cannot be used to pay for remote, on-demand phone translation services.
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Print number: 118_S_3586
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Process start date: 2024-01-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Bilingual Public Safety Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3586.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Law enforcement agencies can receive funds to hire bilingual officers and provide language training to existing staff.
  • Officers receiving hiring or retention bonuses must commit to working for the agency for a minimum of three years.
  • New officers hired using these funds must undergo rigorous background checks, including searches of national misconduct databases.
  • The grants cannot be used to pay for remote, on-demand phone translation services.
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. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA].

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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