S. 167 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
COPS Improvements Act of 2009
S. 167 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 8, 2009, sponsored by Herb Kohl with 18 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
COPS Improvements Act of 2009 - 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 grant program).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Herb Kohl (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S213-214) (Jan 8, 2009)
More bills from Herb Kohl in the 111th Congress
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 386: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
- S. 1289: Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009
- S. 1472: Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009
- S. 2950: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009
- S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009
- S. 1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
- S. 1053: A bill to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- S. 1749: Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
- S. 1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010
- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
Committees
- Homeland Security Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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