House vote: H.R. 6448 // September 22, 2022
Invest to Protect Act of 2022
Sponsor: Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
This bill directs the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice to award grants to local and tribal governments that employ fewer than 125 law enforcement officers. Grant funds may be used for various activities, including to provide de-escalation training and improve recruitment and retention.
Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 353 | 81.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 63 | 14.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.1% |