S. 4394Passed one chamberCrime & justice
New bill would fund leadership training for police commanders
Data as of July 16, 2026
The Promoting Police Leadership Act creates federal training programs for command-level police officers through the COPS program.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
The bill directs the U.S. Attorney General to create or identify leadership training programs for command-level police officers, covering topics like major incident response, risk management, officer wellness, data-driven policing, and community trust. Programs must be mostly in-person, include a hands-on department project, and use before-and-after testing. The bill also creates a certification system for approved courses and requires university partnerships to improve the coursework.
Who does it affect?
State, local, and tribal police departments and their supervisory officers, such as precinct commanders and district supervisors, are affected. The U.S. Attorney General, Justice Department, and GAO oversee implementation and review.
Why does it matter?
Participation is voluntary and the bill does not override state or local authority over police certification and training standards. It adds a new federally supported training option through the existing COPS program.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- House — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate and now goes to the House. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
Promoting Police Leadership Act
- Introduced:
- April 27, 2026
- Latest action:
- June 15, 2026
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