S. 368 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
COPS Improvements Act of 2007
S. 368 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 23, 2007, sponsored by Joseph Biden Jr. with 44 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 23, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 44
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
COPS Improvements Act of 2007 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the authority of the Attorney General to make grants for public safety and community policing programs (COPS ON THE BEAT or COPS program).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph Biden Jr. (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 23, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-271. (Jun 20, 2007)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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