HB5000: SOS Act of 2023 Strengthening Our Schools Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide funding for school resource officers, and for other purposes.
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The SOS Act of 2023 would amend a 1968 federal crime law to provide federal funding for school resource officers—armed or unarmed law enforcement stationed in schools. School resource officers help schools address crime and safety issues on campus. The bill has been introduced in Congress with bipartisan support from House members. It currently awaits review and has not yet been voted on by either .
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HB5000: SOS Act of 2023 Strengthening Our Schools Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Josh Gottheimer
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (18)
Brian Fitzpatrick
Andy Kim
Nancy Mace
Don Bacon
Donald Davis