S. 546 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Recruit and Retain Act
S. 546 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Feb 28, 2023, sponsored by Deb Fischer with 11 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 118-64
What it does
Recruit and Retain Act This act expands the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program to support recruitment efforts by law enforcement agencies. Specifically, the act expands the COPS program by allowing funds to be used for reducing application-related fees (e.g., fees for background checks, psychological evaluations, and testing); and directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award competitive grants to p…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Deb Fischer (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2023
- Passed the SenateJul 26, 2023
- Passed the HouseMay 14, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentMay 20, 2024
- Became lawMay 24, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-64. (May 24, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 14, 2024 · Passed370–18
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Recruit and Retain ActHouse · May 14, 2024
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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