H.R.3436 - Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.3436, the Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act of 2025, aims to encourage students to pursue careers in law enforcement by establishing a grant program. The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to create a Law Enforcement Education Grant program, providing $4,000 per year to selected candidates. It also repeals the University Sustainability Programs under the Higher Education Act.
Expected Effects
The bill, if enacted, would provide financial assistance to students pursuing law enforcement careers, potentially increasing the number of qualified candidates. It would also shift funding priorities within the Higher Education Act by reallocating funds and eliminating the University Sustainability Programs. The program requires recipients to serve as full-time law enforcement officers for four years after graduation or face loan repayment.
Potential Benefits
- Increases the number of qualified law enforcement candidates.
- Provides financial assistance to students pursuing law enforcement careers.
- Encourages individuals to enter public service.
- May improve the quality of law enforcement through better-educated officers.
- Addresses potential shortages in law enforcement personnel.
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Potential Disadvantages
- May divert funds from other important educational programs.
- Could lead to a focus on recruitment rather than addressing systemic issues in law enforcement.
- Requires significant oversight to ensure proper implementation and prevent abuse.
- May not address underlying issues that deter individuals from pursuing law enforcement careers.
- Repealing the University Sustainability Programs could negatively impact environmental initiatives in higher education.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's broad goals of providing for the general welfare (Preamble). Congress has the power to spend money to promote various goals, including education and public safety, under the Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Section 8). The bill does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).