Search Results: keywords:"local law enforcement"

  • H. R. 8432 — To codify Executive Order 13809, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:254

    H.R. 8432, titled the "Protect Our Police Act," aims to make Executive Order 13809 into law, as it was on August 28, 2017. This Executive Order allows state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to access certain life-saving equipment and resources. The bill also...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8432, or the "Protect Our Police Act," is like a giant toolbox being shared with police officers so they can help keep everyone safe. It also tries to make sure that new rules don't take away their important tools.

  • H. CON. RES. 106 — Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund local law enforcement agencies.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:149

    H. CON. RES. 106 expresses support for local law enforcement officers and criticizes attempts to cut their funding. It acknowledges the dangerous and essential work done by these officers to protect communities and uphold the law. The resolution also emphasizes the importance...

    Simple Explanation

    H. CON. RES. 106 is a statement from Congress saying thank you to police officers for keeping people safe and saying they don't like the idea of taking money away from the police. They want people to get along with police but don't say much about making things better or changing how the police work.

  • S. 1144 — An Act To establish a grant program to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:2,234

    S. 1144, also known as the "Invest to Protect Act of 2023," aims to establish a grant program within the Department of Justice to support local law enforcement agencies. The bill sets criteria for eligible local governments, which include smaller municipalities or tribal governments with...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Invest to Protect Act of 2023" is a plan to give money to small local police departments to help them get better training and support for their officers, like being good at calming tricky situations and keeping safe. It's like giving schools special prizes to make sure teachers have what they need to do a good job teaching and staying happy, but for police instead of schools.