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Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 9, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 4543

David Dorn Back the Blue Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 9, 2020)

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.

What just happenedSep 9, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5514-5515)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 9, 2020IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5514-5515)

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Sep 9, 2020IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

David Dorn Back the Blue Act — Informed