Bills · HR 309
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 309Museums, exhibitions, cultural centersLaw enforcement officers
National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act.
INTRO JAN 9· LAST ACTION SEP 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to provide a consistent source of federal funding for the National Law Enforcement Museum, an institution dedicated to educating the public about law enforcement and honoring officers. If passed, it would ensure the museum can continue and expand programs focused on officer safety, public education, and community outreach.
Voters should care because the bill attempts to address current challenges faced by law enforcement, such as high rates of officer deaths and injuries, increasing resignations, and a perceived decline in public support. By funding the museum's initiatives, the bill aims to improve officer well-being, foster better community-police relations, and enhance public safety. Without this law, the museum's ability to tackle these issues through its programs might be constrained due to limited financial resources.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for the National Law Enforcement Museum.
This ensures a federal mechanism for financial support to the museum's operations and programs.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that this funding will be provided for the first seven fiscal years following the bill's enactment.
This establishes a clear timeframe for the federal financial commitment to the museum.
PROVISION 03
Directs the funding toward the museum's community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs.
This ensures the funds are used for specific initiatives that aim to improve public understanding and officer well-being.
PROVISION 04
Includes programs for memorializing fallen officers, compiling statistics on fatalities and injuries, and developing historical and training resources.
These provisions ensure the museum continues its core mission of remembrance and education for both the public and law enforcement.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSSEP 18
Subcommittee Hearings Held
SEP 11
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
JAN 9
Introduced in House
JAN 9
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 309
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Last actionSep 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025
House BillHR 309Museums, exhibitions, cultural centersLaw enforcement officers
National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act.
INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 18, 2025
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