David Dorn Back the Blue Act
Latest action · Sep 9, 2020 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5514-5515)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedSep 9, 2020
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
David Dorn Back the Blue Act
This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide programs to support the hiring and retention of law enforcement personnel and to increase their salaries. Further, DOJ may make grants to state and local law enforcement agencies for this purpose.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 9, 2020Introduced in Senate
- Sep 9, 2020Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5514-5515)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 8556 | David Dorn Back the Blue Act | Related bill | Oct 9, 2020 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 9, 2020Introduced in Senate
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