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Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act

USA119th CongressHR-5403| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
Greg Landsman

Greg Landsman

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (10)
Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, specifically targeting the use of Public Safety and Community Policing Grants, commonly known as COPS grants. The primary objective is to expand the permissible uses of these federal funds for law enforcement agencies. A key provision authorizes agencies to utilize COPS grants to offer bonuses for the recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers. This new allowance is specifically aimed at agencies experiencing challenges such as a decline in officer recruitment or high rates of retirements and resignations. The bill also includes a definition for "law enforcement officer" within the Act.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3376
Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3376
    Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act

USA119th CongressHR-5403| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
This bill proposes to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, specifically targeting the use of Public Safety and Community Policing Grants, commonly known as COPS grants. The primary objective is to expand the permissible uses of these federal funds for law enforcement agencies. A key provision authorizes agencies to utilize COPS grants to offer bonuses for the recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers. This new allowance is specifically aimed at agencies experiencing challenges such as a decline in officer recruitment or high rates of retirements and resignations. The bill also includes a definition for "law enforcement officer" within the Act.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3376
Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3376
    Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Greg Landsman

Greg Landsman

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (10)
Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted