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H.R. 8849119th CongressIn committeeLatest action May 15, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The Promoting Police Leadership Act would create federally certified leadership training for police supervisors nationwide.
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This bill updates the federal COPS program to focus on training mid-level police supervisors, like precinct or district commanders, in leadership, incident response, mental health, data-driven policing, and community trust. The Attorney General would create or identify these training programs, certify courses that meet standards, and publish which departments have completed officers.
State, local, and tribal police departments and their command-level officers, such as sergeants, lieutenants, and captains, would be affected through new federally coordinated training opportunities.
Participation is voluntary, and the bill does not override any state or local authority over police training or certification requirements. Congress and the GAO would receive periodic reports and a review after three years to track how the program functions.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.