119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Sep 24, 2026
S. 5545In CommitteeCrime and Law Enforcement
Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy (D-IL)10 cosponsorsIntroduced Sep 24, 2026
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In plain English
S. 5545, introduced by Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), provides federal grants to states that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers. The bill also creates financial incentives for states to pass laws requiring independent investigation and prosecution of deadly force incidents involving police officers.
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SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate
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