H.R. 8849 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Promoting Police Leadership Act
H.R. 8849 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on May 15, 2026, sponsored by Russell Fry with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 15, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Promoting Police Leadership Act This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop training curricula or identify existing training curricula for command-level personnel related to leadership and strategic thinking, critical incident response and management, risk management, officer wellness, data analysis and data-driven policing tactics, evidence-based decision-making, and building community trust.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Russell Fry (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 15, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (May 15, 2026)
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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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