S. 583 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017
S. 583 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 8, 2017, sponsored by John Cornyn with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 8, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-37
What it does
American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include as an allowable use of grant funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services program prioritizing the hiring and training of veterans as career law enforcement officers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 8, 2017
- Passed the SenateMay 16, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 17, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentMay 22, 2017
- Became lawJun 2, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jun 2, 2017)
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- H.R. 510: Rapid DNA Act of 2017
- S. 178: Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act
- S. 782: PROTECT Our Children Act of 2017
- H.R. 1616: Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017
- H.R. 1370: Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017
- S. 1766: Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017
- H.R. 2228: Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017
- S. 419: Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act of 2017
- S. 534: Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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