Goodlatte Applauds House Passage of the POLICE Act

Bipartisan Bill now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into lawWashington, D.C.  – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives agreed by unanimous consent to pass the Protecting Our Lives by Initiating COPS Expansion (POLICE) Act of 2016 (S. 2840). This bipartisan bill allows law enforcement and medical personnel across the country to use federal grant funds to train and better prepare for active shooter situations, including training civilians how to respond if confronted by an active shooter. The Senate approved this bill on May 18, 2016 and following today’s House passage it now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “Every day, law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to keep our nation and citizens safe. The murder of five police officers in Dallas reminds us just how much law enforcement officers sacrifice for their communities—many have made the ultimate sacrifice. We as a country have much work to do to end violence, but we must ensure that the brave men and women who serve us have the tools needed to do their jobs and keep the public safe. The POLICE Act provides law enforcement and first responders access to training to better prepare for active shooter situations. I am pleased the House swiftly passed this bipartisan bill today and urge the President to sign it into law immediately.” ###