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S. 4003 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

S. 4003 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Apr 5, 2022, sponsored by John Cornyn with 22 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Apr 5, 2022
Co-sponsors
22
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Public law
Public Law 117-325

What it does

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022 This act directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop scenario-based training curricula (or identify existing curricula) that includes topics such as alternatives to the use of force, de-escalation tactics, and safely responding to an individual experiencing a mental, behavioral health, or suicidal crisis.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 9 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 5, 2022
  • Passed the SenateAug 1, 2022
  • Passed the HouseDec 14, 2022
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2022
  • Became lawDec 27, 2022

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-325. (Dec 27, 2022)

How Congress voted

  • On Passage
    House · Dec 14, 2022 · Passed
    264–162
  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Nov 29, 2022 · Failed
    247–160

Every roll call vote on this bill

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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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