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S546
Recruit and Retain Act

1
Roll Calls
325
Yea (latest vote)
14
Nay (latest vote)
House
2024-05-14 – 2024-05-14

About S546

Recruit and Retain Act

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE)

Latest Action (2024-05-24): Became Public Law No: 118-64.

Summary

Recruit and Retain ActThis act expands the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program to support recruitment efforts by law enforcement agencies.Specifically, the act expands the COPS program byallowing funds to be used for reducing application-related fees (e.g., fees for background checks, psychological evaluations, and testing); anddirecting the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award competitive grants to partnerships between law enforcement agencies and educational institutions (e.g., elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education) for recruiting activities, such as for career and job fairs.The act requires DOJ to establish guidance for understaffed law enforcement agencies applying for COPS grants.The Government Accountability Office must study and report on the effects of recruitment and attrition rates on federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies.

Subjects: Congressional oversight, Elementary and secondary education, Employee hiring, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Higher education, Law enforcement administration and funding, Law enforcement officers

Who Voted How on S546

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Vote Breakdown — S546

How members voted on S546. 367 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark Alford (R-Missouri) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Banks (R-Indiana) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Aaron Bean (R-Florida) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Becca Balint (D-Vermont) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Costa (D-California) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Kathy Castor (D-Florida) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) 2024-05-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is S546?

S546 is the Recruit and Retain Act, introduced in the Senate of the 119th U.S. Congress by Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE). Recruit and Retain ActThis act expands the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program to support recruitment efforts by law enforcement agencies.Specifically, the act expands the COPS program byallowing funds to be used for reducing application-related fees (e.g., fees for background checks, psychological evaluations, and testing); anddirecting the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award competitive grants to partnerships between law enforcement agencies and educational institutions (e.g., elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education) for recruiting activities, such as for career and job fairs.The act requires DOJ to establish guidance for understaffed law enforcement agencies applying for COPS grants.The Government Accountability Office must study and report on the effects of recruitment and attrition rates on federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies.

Who sponsored S546?

S546 was sponsored by Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of S546?

As of 2024-05-24, S546 Became Public Law No: 118-64..

How did Congress vote on S546?

S546 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2024-05-14 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does S546 cover?

S546 is categorized under "Crime and Law Enforcement." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-crime-and-law-enforcement/.

Where can I see all member positions on S546?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.