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Criminal History Access Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1712| Senate 
| Updated: 5/12/2025
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (3)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Criminal History Access Act of 2025 aims to enhance the vetting process for law enforcement officers by granting state peace officer standards and training agencies access to federal criminal history records. These agencies are defined as state bodies with statutory authority to establish standards for the hiring, training, ethical conduct, and retention of law enforcement officers through certification or similar qualification processes. Specifically, the bill amends section 534(e) of title 28, United States Code, to include these agencies among those authorized to receive such sensitive information. This change will enable a more comprehensive background check for individuals seeking to become or remain law enforcement officers. Furthermore, the Act directs the Attorney General to amend relevant federal regulations within 180 days of enactment to ensure proper implementation of these new access provisions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5472
Criminal History Access Act of 2024
May 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5472
    Criminal History Access Act of 2024


  • May 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Criminal History Access Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1712| Senate 
| Updated: 5/12/2025
The Criminal History Access Act of 2025 aims to enhance the vetting process for law enforcement officers by granting state peace officer standards and training agencies access to federal criminal history records. These agencies are defined as state bodies with statutory authority to establish standards for the hiring, training, ethical conduct, and retention of law enforcement officers through certification or similar qualification processes. Specifically, the bill amends section 534(e) of title 28, United States Code, to include these agencies among those authorized to receive such sensitive information. This change will enable a more comprehensive background check for individuals seeking to become or remain law enforcement officers. Furthermore, the Act directs the Attorney General to amend relevant federal regulations within 180 days of enactment to ensure proper implementation of these new access provisions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5472
Criminal History Access Act of 2024
May 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5472
    Criminal History Access Act of 2024


  • May 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (3)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Law

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