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Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4003| Senate 
| Updated: 12/27/2022
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (22)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022 This act directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop scenario-based training curricula (or identify existing curricula) that includes topics such as alternatives to the use of force, de-escalation tactics, and safely responding to an individual experiencing a mental, behavioral health, or suicidal crisis. The act also directs DOJ to make grants to states for costs associated with providing the training to law enforcement officers or mental health professionals.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4064
Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020
Apr 5, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Apr 5, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 19, 2022
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 14, 2022
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 14, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 422.
Aug 1, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3832-3835)
Aug 1, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3832-3835)
Aug 1, 2022
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 1, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3829-3835)
Aug 2, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 2, 2022
Received in the House.
Aug 2, 2022
Held at the desk.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8637
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Nov 29, 2022
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 29, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8612-8618; text: CR H8612-8615)
Nov 29, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4003.
Nov 29, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 29, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8642)
Nov 30, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 247 - 160, 1 Present (Roll no. 486).
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Dec 14, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1518 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1948, S. 3905 and S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 1948, S. 3905, S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1437. Rule provides that H. Res. 1516 and H. Con. Res. 124 are adopted. Rule provides that the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 2617, with the Senate amendments thereto, to have concurred in the Senate amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, and 5, and to have concurred in the Senate amendment numbered 4 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-73.
Dec 14, 2022
Rule H. Res. 1518 passed House.
Dec 14, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1518. (consideration: CR H9745-9752)
Dec 14, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1948, S. 3905 and S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 1948, S. 3905, S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1437. Rule provides that H. Res. 1516 and H. Con. Res. 124 are adopted. Rule provides that the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 2617, with the Senate amendments thereto, to have concurred in the Senate amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, and 5, and to have concurred in the Senate amendment numbered 4 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-73.
Dec 14, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 4003.
Dec 14, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 14, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 4003, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Dec 15, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9841)
Dec 15, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 162 (Roll no. 525). (text: CR H9831-9834)
View Vote
Dec 15, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 23, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 27, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 27, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-325.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4064
    Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020


  • April 5, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 5, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 19, 2022
    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 14, 2022
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • June 14, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 422.


  • August 1, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3832-3835)


  • August 1, 2022
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3832-3835)


  • August 1, 2022
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 1, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3829-3835)


  • August 2, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 2, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • August 2, 2022
    Held at the desk.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8637
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • November 29, 2022
    Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 29, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8612-8618; text: CR H8612-8615)


  • November 29, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4003.


  • November 29, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • November 29, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8642)


  • November 30, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 247 - 160, 1 Present (Roll no. 486).
    View Vote


  • December 14, 2022
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1518 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1948, S. 3905 and S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 1948, S. 3905, S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1437. Rule provides that H. Res. 1516 and H. Con. Res. 124 are adopted. Rule provides that the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 2617, with the Senate amendments thereto, to have concurred in the Senate amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, and 5, and to have concurred in the Senate amendment numbered 4 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-73.


  • December 14, 2022
    Rule H. Res. 1518 passed House.


  • December 14, 2022
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1518. (consideration: CR H9745-9752)


  • December 14, 2022
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1948, S. 3905 and S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 1948, S. 3905, S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1437. Rule provides that H. Res. 1516 and H. Con. Res. 124 are adopted. Rule provides that the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 2617, with the Senate amendments thereto, to have concurred in the Senate amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, and 5, and to have concurred in the Senate amendment numbered 4 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-73.


  • December 14, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 4003.


  • December 14, 2022
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 14, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 4003, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • December 15, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9841)


  • December 15, 2022
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 162 (Roll no. 525). (text: CR H9831-9834)
    View Vote


  • December 15, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 23, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • December 27, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • December 27, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-325.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8637: Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022
  • HRES 117-1518: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1948) to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3905) to prevent organizational conflicts of interest in Federal acquisition, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4003) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health and suicidal crises; providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1437) to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, and for other purposes; relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R 2617) to amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Community life and organizationCongressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth personnelIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthPerformance measurementPublic-private cooperationState and local government operations

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4003| Senate 
| Updated: 12/27/2022
Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022 This act directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop scenario-based training curricula (or identify existing curricula) that includes topics such as alternatives to the use of force, de-escalation tactics, and safely responding to an individual experiencing a mental, behavioral health, or suicidal crisis. The act also directs DOJ to make grants to states for costs associated with providing the training to law enforcement officers or mental health professionals.

Bill Text Versions

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5 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4064
Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020
Apr 5, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Apr 5, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 19, 2022
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 14, 2022
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 14, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 422.
Aug 1, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3832-3835)
Aug 1, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3832-3835)
Aug 1, 2022
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 1, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3829-3835)
Aug 2, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 2, 2022
Received in the House.
Aug 2, 2022
Held at the desk.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8637
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Nov 29, 2022
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 29, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8612-8618; text: CR H8612-8615)
Nov 29, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4003.
Nov 29, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 29, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8642)
Nov 30, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 247 - 160, 1 Present (Roll no. 486).
View Vote
Dec 14, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1518 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1948, S. 3905 and S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 1948, S. 3905, S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1437. Rule provides that H. Res. 1516 and H. Con. Res. 124 are adopted. Rule provides that the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 2617, with the Senate amendments thereto, to have concurred in the Senate amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, and 5, and to have concurred in the Senate amendment numbered 4 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-73.
Dec 14, 2022
Rule H. Res. 1518 passed House.
Dec 14, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1518. (consideration: CR H9745-9752)
Dec 14, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1948, S. 3905 and S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 1948, S. 3905, S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1437. Rule provides that H. Res. 1516 and H. Con. Res. 124 are adopted. Rule provides that the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 2617, with the Senate amendments thereto, to have concurred in the Senate amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, and 5, and to have concurred in the Senate amendment numbered 4 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-73.
Dec 14, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 4003.
Dec 14, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 14, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 4003, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Dec 15, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9841)
Dec 15, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 162 (Roll no. 525). (text: CR H9831-9834)
View Vote
Dec 15, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 23, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 27, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 27, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-325.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4064
    Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020


  • April 5, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 5, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 19, 2022
    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 14, 2022
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • June 14, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 422.


  • August 1, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3832-3835)


  • August 1, 2022
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3832-3835)


  • August 1, 2022
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 1, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3829-3835)


  • August 2, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 2, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • August 2, 2022
    Held at the desk.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8637
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • November 29, 2022
    Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 29, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8612-8618; text: CR H8612-8615)


  • November 29, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4003.


  • November 29, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • November 29, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8642)


  • November 30, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 247 - 160, 1 Present (Roll no. 486).
    View Vote


  • December 14, 2022
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1518 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1948, S. 3905 and S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 1948, S. 3905, S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1437. Rule provides that H. Res. 1516 and H. Con. Res. 124 are adopted. Rule provides that the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 2617, with the Senate amendments thereto, to have concurred in the Senate amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, and 5, and to have concurred in the Senate amendment numbered 4 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-73.


  • December 14, 2022
    Rule H. Res. 1518 passed House.


  • December 14, 2022
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1518. (consideration: CR H9745-9752)


  • December 14, 2022
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1948, S. 3905 and S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 1948, S. 3905, S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1437. Rule provides that H. Res. 1516 and H. Con. Res. 124 are adopted. Rule provides that the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 2617, with the Senate amendments thereto, to have concurred in the Senate amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, and 5, and to have concurred in the Senate amendment numbered 4 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-73.


  • December 14, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 4003.


  • December 14, 2022
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 14, 2022
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 4003, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • December 15, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9841)


  • December 15, 2022
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 162 (Roll no. 525). (text: CR H9831-9834)
    View Vote


  • December 15, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 23, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • December 27, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • December 27, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-325.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (22)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8637: Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022
  • HRES 117-1518: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1948) to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3905) to prevent organizational conflicts of interest in Federal acquisition, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4003) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health and suicidal crises; providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1437) to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, and for other purposes; relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R 2617) to amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community life and organizationCongressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth personnelIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthPerformance measurementPublic-private cooperationState and local government operations