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Bills · HR 4024
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4024Crime and Law Enforcement
Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act
INTRO JUN 17· LAST ACTION JUN 17
READING
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the number of law enforcement officers in their communities and the associated public safety implications. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to an increase in police staffing, which some believe can help reduce crime and improve community safety. The funding also comes with requirements for thorough vetting (background checks and psychological evaluations), aiming to ensure that new hires are well-suited for the job.
Without this bill, police departments might continue to struggle with officer shortages, potentially impacting their ability to respond to emergencies, patrol neighborhoods, or conduct investigations. This bill provides a specific, albeit temporary, financial boost to address these staffing challenges, highlighting the ongoing national discussion about police funding and public safety priorities.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Appropriates $162,000,000 for additional grants to hire and rehire career law enforcement officers for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.
This provides a significant federal financial boost directly aimed at increasing the number of police officers in communities.
PROVISION 02
Requires law enforcement agencies using these funds to perform background checks on all hired or rehired officers.
This ensures a basic level of scrutiny for individuals entering or re-entering law enforcement positions funded by this bill.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that law enforcement officers hired or rehired with these funds undergo a psychological evaluation.
This provision aims to assess the mental fitness of officers, which is critical for public trust and officer performance.
PROVISION 04
Designates the appropriated amounts as an emergency requirement.
This allows the funding to be spent outside of normal budget caps, indicating a perceived urgent need.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Voters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the number of law enforcement officers in their communities and the associated public safety implications. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to an increase in police staffing, which some believe can help reduce crime and improve community safety. The funding also comes with requirements for thorough vetting (background checks and psychological evaluations), aiming to ensure that new hires are well-suited for the job.
Without this bill, police departments might continue to struggle with officer shortages, potentially impacting their ability to respond to emergencies, patrol neighborhoods, or conduct investigations. This bill provides a specific, albeit temporary, financial boost to address these staffing challenges, highlighting the ongoing national discussion about police funding and public safety priorities.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Appropriates $162,000,000 for additional grants to hire and rehire career law enforcement officers for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.
This provides a significant federal financial boost directly aimed at increasing the number of police officers in communities.
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Requires law enforcement agencies using these funds to perform background checks on all hired or rehired officers.
This ensures a basic level of scrutiny for individuals entering or re-entering law enforcement positions funded by this bill.
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Mandates that law enforcement officers hired or rehired with these funds undergo a psychological evaluation.
This provision aims to assess the mental fitness of officers, which is critical for public trust and officer performance.
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Designates the appropriated amounts as an emergency requirement.
This allows the funding to be spent outside of normal budget caps, indicating a perceived urgent need.
Grants for hiring and rehiring law enforcement officers under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
mandatory
FY 2025
GLOSSARY
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Appropriations
Money set aside by Congress for specific government spending.
Fiscal Year
A 12-month period for budgeting and accounting purposes. For the U.S. government, it runs from October 1 to September 30.
Supplemental Appropriations
Additional funding provided by Congress beyond the regular annual appropriations, usually for urgent or unforeseen needs.
Law Enforcement Officer
A person whose job is to uphold the law, such as a police officer or sheriff's deputy.
Emergency Requirement
A designation that allows specific federal spending to be exempt from normal budget caps, typically used for urgent situations.
Background Check
An investigation into a person's history to verify their identity, qualifications, and suitability for a role, often including criminal records.
Psychological Evaluation
An assessment of a person's mental health, personality, and emotional stability, often conducted by a mental health professional.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
JUN 17, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
JUN 17, 25
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
A landmark federal law that established the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration and provided grants for state and local crime control programs, including officer hiring.
