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H.R. 3449 (108th)

PROTECTION Act

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Introduced

5 November 2003

Last action

10 December 2003 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

10 February 2026

Education

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Summary

Providing Reliable Officers, Technology, Education, Community Prosecutors, and Training In Our Neighborhoods Act of 2003 or PROTECTION Act - Modifies provisions of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 regarding public safety and community policing ("cops on the beat" program, COPS) to authorize the Attorney General to use COPS grants to: (1) increase prosecutor presence and to enhance law enforcement access to new technologies; (2) pay overtime to existing career law enforcement officers to the extent that such overtime is devoted to community policing; and (3) promote higher education among in-service State and local law enforcement officers by reimbursing them for certain educational costs. Includes among permitted additional grant projects: (1) specialized integrity and ethics training; and (2) innovative proactive crime control and prevention programs involving school officials and religiously-affiliated organizations. Authorizes the Attorney General to use up to five percent of appropriated funds for technical assistance and training to States, local governments, Indian tribal governments, and other entities. Repeals provisions of the Act regarding termination of grants for hiring officers. Allows grants to be used to assist: (1) police departments in employing specified professional, scientific, and technological advancements; and (2) State, local, or tribal prosecutors' offices in implementation of community-based prosecution programs that build on local community policing efforts. Reserves specified funds for local governmental units with a population of less than 50,000. Authorizes the Attorney General to use no more than 50 percent of grant renewal funds to award grants targeted for police officer retention.

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Timeline

  1. 5 November 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 November 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2245)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 November 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 November 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 10 December 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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