House Bill 3131
117th Congress(2021-2022)
David Dorn Back the Blue Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 12, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3131
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
David Dorn Back the Blue Act
This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide programs to support the hiring and retention of law enforcement personnel and to increase their salaries. Further, DOJ may make grants to state and local law enforcement agencies for this purpose.
May 12, 2021
11/09/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
05/12/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/12/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:50 PM