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H.R. 5616, DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2021 (CBO Report for Congress)

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Congress 117th
Date Requested Oct. 26, 2021
Requested By House Committee on Homeland Security
Date Sent Jan. 19, 2022
Description:
H.R. 5616 would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report annually to the Congress on the accreditation status of all basic law enforcement training programs within the department. The reporting requirement would end after all programs are accredited. The bill also would require DHS to inform the Congress when a program’s accreditation lapses. Additionally, the bill would require the DHS Science and Technology Directorate to carry out research and development to enhance state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement access to training on homeland security threats. According to information from DHS, the department is currently carrying out research and development activities similar to those required in the bill. Furthermore, based on the cost of similar activities, CBO estimates that meeting the reporting requirements of the bill would cost DHS less than $500,000 over the 2022-2026. Any such spending would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds.

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