COPS Improvements Act of 2007

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Status: House Passed

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Anthony WeinerCommittees: Senate Judiciary, House Judiciary, House Judiciary - Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security

Article summary (how summaries work)
The bill was set to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program.^[1]

House Action

House Record Vote (348)

May 15, 2007

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 1700 COPS Improvement Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 88% - Passed

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)

381

Ayes

34

Nays

Same for all scorecards:

Name of bill: COPS Improvements Act of 2007
Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
Roll call number: 348
Congress number: 110th
Session number: 1
Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 348, 110th Congress, Session 1

Scored vote
Scorecard: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 2007 House Scorecard	Org. position: Aye
Description: "Final passage of the bill to authorize $6.9 billion in fiscal year 2008 through 2013 for the Community Oriented Policing Services program. The bill also adds a number of new activities which may be eligible for COPS grants, including programs to reduce the distribution and abuse of illegal drugs." (Original scorecard available at: http://www.naacp.org/programs/bureau-dc/report_card/index.htm)