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117th Congress · House

Invest to Protect Act of 2022

Subjects: Community life and organization · Congressional oversight · Employee hiring · Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management · Government information and archives · Government studies and investigations · Law enforcement administration and funding · Law enforcement officers

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Directs the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice to award grants to local.
  • House passed it on Sep 22, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Invest to Protect Act of 2022 This bill directs the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice to award grants to local and tribal governments that employ fewer than 125 law enforcement officers. Grant funds may be used for various activities, including to provide de-escalation training and improve recruitment and retention.

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Roll-call votes on this measure