Establishing a Grant Program for Law Enforcement Agencies

To help law enforcement agencies with civilian law enforcement tasks, the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 is being amended to establish a grant program.

Key Provisions of the Bill

1. The bill aims to provide grants to law enforcement agencies for the purpose of hiring retired personnel from law enforcement agencies to train civilian employees on civilian law enforcement tasks.
2. The bill also includes provisions for accountability, including audits and hiring determinations, to ensure that grant funds are used efficiently and effectively.

Amendments to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968

The bill amends Section 503 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, which authorizes grants for law enforcement training.

Reported with an Amendment

The bill was reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary with an amendment.

Congressional Calendar No. 83-119

TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION

S. 1563

A BILL

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program to help law enforcement agencies with civilian law enforcement tasks, and for other purposes.

MAY 20, 2025

Reported with an amendment