New bill would fund leadership training for police commanders
Passed one chamberS. 4394Latest action
Sponsor: John Cornyn · Senator · TX
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Official title: Promoting Police Leadership Act
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
Introduced:
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The Promoting Police Leadership Act creates federal training programs for command-level police officers through the COPS program.
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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 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.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 27, 2026
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Jun 15, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.