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Recruit and Retain Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-3325| House 
| Updated: 5/6/2024
Wesley Hunt

Wesley Hunt

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (17)
David J. Trone (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Recruit and Retain Act This bill expands the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program to support recruitment efforts by law enforcement agencies. Specifically, the bill expands the COPS program by allowing funds to be used for reducing application-related fees (e.g., fees for background checks, psychological evaluations, and testing); and directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award competitive grants to partnerships between law enforcement agencies and educational institutions (e.g., elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education) for recruiting activities, such as for career and job fairs. The bill requires DOJ to establish guidance for understaffed law enforcement agencies applying for COPS grants. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on the effects of recruitment and attrition rates on federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies.

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Timeline
May 15, 2023
Introduced in House
May 15, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 1, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 1, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.
May 6, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-481.
May 24, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-546
Signed by President.
  • May 15, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 1, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 1, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 6, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.


  • May 6, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-481.


  • May 24, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-546
    Signed by President.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-546: Recruit and Retain Act
Congressional oversightElementary and secondary educationEmployee hiringGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersState and local government operationsUser charges and fees

Recruit and Retain Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-3325| House 
| Updated: 5/6/2024
Recruit and Retain Act This bill expands the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program to support recruitment efforts by law enforcement agencies. Specifically, the bill expands the COPS program by allowing funds to be used for reducing application-related fees (e.g., fees for background checks, psychological evaluations, and testing); and directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award competitive grants to partnerships between law enforcement agencies and educational institutions (e.g., elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education) for recruiting activities, such as for career and job fairs. The bill requires DOJ to establish guidance for understaffed law enforcement agencies applying for COPS grants. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on the effects of recruitment and attrition rates on federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
May 15, 2023
Introduced in House
May 15, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 1, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 1, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.
May 6, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-481.
May 24, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-546
Signed by President.
  • May 15, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 1, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 1, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 6, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.


  • May 6, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-481.


  • May 24, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-546
    Signed by President.
Wesley Hunt

Wesley Hunt

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (17)
David J. Trone (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-546: Recruit and Retain Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightElementary and secondary educationEmployee hiringGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersState and local government operationsUser charges and fees