Bills · HR 8506
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8506Crime and Law Enforcement
SAFE School Act
A proposal to boost school security by recruiting former military and law enforcement members for safety roles.AI-written
INTRO APR 27· LAST ACTION APR 27
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AI-writtenSchools get federal grants to hire veterans and retired police officers as safety guards.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenSchool safety remains a significant national concern following high-profile incidents of violence. This bill attempts to solve two problems at once: increasing school protection and providing stable employment opportunities for those who have served in the military or police forces.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Federal Grant Program
Provides a dedicated funding source for schools that may not have the budget to hire full-time security staff.
PROVISION 02
Veteran Recruitment
Utilizes the discipline and protective training of former military members in a civilian setting.
PROVISION 03
Former Law Enforcement Integration
Leverages the existing skills of retired officers to manage school security without requiring entirely new training from scratch.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
8
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 27
Introduced in House
APR 27
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8506
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Last actionApr 27, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026
House BillHR 8506Crime and Law Enforcement
SAFE School Act
A proposal to boost school security by recruiting former military and law enforcement members for safety roles.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 27, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
5%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
0
COMPLEXITY
Simple
