Bill would redirect COPS funds toward training police supervisors
In committeeH.R. 8849Latest action
Sponsor: Russell Fry · Representative · SC
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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 would create federally certified leadership training for police supervisors nationwide.
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What does this do?
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.
Who does it affect?
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.
Why does it matter?
Participation is voluntary, and the bill does not override any state or local authority over police training or certification requirements. Congress and the would receive periodic reports and a review after three years to track how the program functions.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 15, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · May 15, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
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.