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POLICE Act

USA117th CongressHR-155| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2021
Bobby L. Rush

Bobby L. Rush

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Providing Officer Licensing to Increase Confidence for Everyone Act or the POLICE Act This bill establishes licensing requirements for law enforcement officers. The Department of Justice must issue licensing standards based on law enforcement best practices. Federal law enforcement officers must be licensed in accordance with such standards and take continuing education classes to maintain their license. States must have in effect a similar licensing system and continuing education program to receive a full allocation of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7754
POLICE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2805
POLICE Act of 2019
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7754
    POLICE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2805
    POLICE Act of 2019


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Employment and training programsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsState and local government operations

POLICE Act

USA117th CongressHR-155| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2021
Providing Officer Licensing to Increase Confidence for Everyone Act or the POLICE Act This bill establishes licensing requirements for law enforcement officers. The Department of Justice must issue licensing standards based on law enforcement best practices. Federal law enforcement officers must be licensed in accordance with such standards and take continuing education classes to maintain their license. States must have in effect a similar licensing system and continuing education program to receive a full allocation of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7754
POLICE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2805
POLICE Act of 2019
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7754
    POLICE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2805
    POLICE Act of 2019


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Bobby L. Rush

Bobby L. Rush

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employment and training programsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsState and local government operations