H.R. 309 — National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act, as amended
Executive Summary
H.R. 309, the 'National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act,' authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide $6 million annually for six years to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. The funding is earmarked to support the National Law Enforcement Museum's operations, community outreach, and officer safety programs. In exchange for the federal grant, the museum must offer free admission to active and retired law enforcement officers, families of fallen officers, and provide at least one free admission day per week for the general public. This bipartisan bill aims to ensure the financial viability of the museum while expanding public access to law enforcement history and wellness resources.
Arguments For
- Strong 'Back the Blue' messaging opportunity for both parties, providing tangible support to the law enforcement community.
- Secures the financial footing of a prominent national museum dedicated to law enforcement without requiring a massive new federal bureaucracy.
- Expands public access through mandated free admission days, making it a win for community outreach and education.
Likely Supporters
Arguments Against
- Fiscal conservatives may object to direct federal subsidies for a privately operated museum, arguing it sets a precedent for other specialized museums to seek federal bailouts.
- Potential concerns over the federal government dictating admission policies (free days) to a private entity as a condition of funding.
Likely Opponents
📋 Key Provisions
- Authorizes $6,000,000 annually for six fiscal years to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
- Mandates free admission for active and retired law enforcement, and families of fallen officers.
- Requires the museum to provide dedicated free admission hours for the general public at least once a week.
- Directs funds to be used for community outreach, public education, officer safety and wellness programs, and expanding the museum's collections and digital resources.
- Requires annual federal audits of the Fund's financial statements and annual progress reports to congressional committees.
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Authorizes $6 million per grant.
"subsection (a) shall be for $6,000,000."
Requires free admission for active and retired officers.
"free admission to National Law Enforcement Museum for active"
Requires annual federal audits of the Fund.
"allow for annual Federal audits of the finan-"