S. 2840 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Protecting Our Lives by Initiating COPS Expansion Act of 2016
S. 2840 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016), the Protecting Our Lives by Initiating COPS Expansion Act of 2016, became law — introduced on Apr 21, 2016, sponsored by John Cornyn with 19 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 21, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 114-199
What it does
Protecting Our Lives by Initiating COPS Expansion Act of 2016 or the POLICE Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the allowable use of grant funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program to include participation in active shooter training programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
POLICE Act of 2016
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 21, 2016
- Passed the SenateMay 18, 2016
- Passed the HouseJul 12, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentJul 14, 2016
- Became lawJul 22, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-199. (Jul 22, 2016)
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- S. 238: Eric Williams Correctional Officer Protection Act of 2015
- S. 483: Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016
- S. 1890: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
- S. 32: Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015
- S. 125: Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 2137: Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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