What does Preamble of Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act do?

This bill makes emergency supplemental appropriations. The appropriations are intended for the hiring and rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers. The funding is for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act do?

This Act is formally titled the 'Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act'.

What does APPROPRIATION. of Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act do?

This section appropriates $162,000,000 for grants to hire and rehire career law enforcement officers. The funds are available until expended and are for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Law enforcement agencies receiving these funds must perform background checks and ensure psychological evaluations for newly hired or rehired officers. Agencies can use either the appropriated funds or other agency funds to cover the costs of these requirements.

What does EMERGENCY DESIGNATION. of Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act do?

This section designates the funds provided by this Act as an emergency requirement.

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Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act

Last updated: 6/17/2025 · Introduced: 6/17/2025

Author: Salud Carbajal (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill provides $162 million in grants to law enforcement agencies for hiring and rehiring career officers.
Recipients of these grants must conduct background checks and psychological evaluations for new or rehired officers.
The funding is designated as an emergency requirement and is available until expended through September 30, 2025.

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