S.1563

Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act

Introduced·5/1/25

Establishes a grant program to help law enforcement agencies with civilian law enforcement tasks.

The bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program for law enforcement agencies. The Attorney General can award grants to State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement agencies to hire retired personnel for civilian law enforcement tasks. These tasks include assisting in homicide investigations, reviewing camera footage, and providing expertise in computers, computer networks, information technology, or the internet.

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Calendar

May 15, 2025

10:15 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

May 15, 2025

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

Senate

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

May 20, 2025

Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 83.

May 15, 2025

Senate

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.