Bills · HR 5211
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5211Licensing and registrationsLaw enforcement officers
Peace Officer Standards and Training Agency Information Access Clarification Act
INTRO SEP 8· LAST ACTION SEP 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to strengthen the vetting process for law enforcement officers across the country. By granting POST agencies direct access to federal criminal history records, the bill could help prevent individuals with serious criminal backgrounds from becoming or remaining police officers. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to higher standards for law enforcement, potentially enhancing public safety and accountability.
If it doesn't pass, POST agencies might continue to rely on less direct or comprehensive methods for criminal background checks, potentially missing critical information during the hiring and certification process.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes state Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) agencies to access criminal history records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
This allows agencies responsible for vetting police officers to get more complete background information.
PROVISION 02
Defines "peace officer standards and training agency" as a state agency that sets standards for hiring, training, ethical conduct, and retention of law enforcement officers.
This clarifies which specific state entities are granted this new access.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Attorney General to update federal regulations within 180 days to implement the changes outlined in the bill.
This ensures the new access provisions are formally incorporated into federal law and policy.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 8
Introduced in House
SEP 8
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5211
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 8, 2025
Last actionSep 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025
House BillHR 5211Licensing and registrationsLaw enforcement officers
Peace Officer Standards and Training Agency Information Access Clarification Act
INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 8, 2025
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