HR 8556
David Dorn Back the Blue Act
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Bill overview
The David Dorn Back the Blue Act aims to support and increase the resources for state and local law enforcement agencies. It modifies existing federal law to allow the Department of Justice to provide grants for hiring and retaining officers, as well as augmenting their salaries. The bill significantly increases the amount of federal funding available for these purposes over a five-year period, with a focus on boosting officer compensation and recruitment.
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Rodney Davis
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