Bills · HR 3436
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3436Education
Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 15· LAST ACTION MAY 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses the growing concern about attracting and retaining individuals in law enforcement careers. Many communities face challenges in recruiting new officers, and this program offers a financial incentive to encourage more students to choose this path. By providing grants that cover educational costs, it could make a career in law enforcement more accessible to students who might otherwise be deterred by tuition expenses.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more college-educated individuals entering police forces, potentially improving the quality of recruits and addressing staffing needs. If it doesn't pass, students interested in law enforcement would miss out on this specific federal financial aid opportunity, and the current challenges in law enforcement recruitment might persist without this particular incentive.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a Law Enforcement Education Grant program to provide financial assistance to students pursuing law enforcement or criminal justice degrees.
This creates a new dedicated funding source to encourage students to enter a specific public service career.
PROVISION 02
Offers eligible students up to $4,000 per year, for a maximum of $16,000, on a competitive basis, for their college education.
This provides significant financial aid that could make higher education more affordable for aspiring law enforcement officers.
PROVISION 03
Requires grant recipients to agree to serve as a full-time law enforcement officer for at least four years within eight years of completing their studies.
This provision ensures that the grant program directly serves its goal of increasing the number of people in law enforcement.
PROVISION 04
Stipulates that if the service obligation is not met, the grant money received will convert into a loan that must be repaid.
This mechanism ensures accountability for the grant funds and incentivizes recipients to fulfill their service commitment.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· Minnesota
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 33%
DEM 1 REP 5 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 15
Introduced in House
MAY 15
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3436
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 15, 2025
Last actionMay 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025
House BillHR 3436Education
Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 15, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
6
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