H.R. 309, the National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act, introduced by U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas), will honor those who serve in law enforcement by providing grants to support the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund and its community outreach initiatives.
Provide grants to support the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund and its community outreach initiatives.
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Evidence
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Govwatch, citing Congress.gov, lists H.R. 309's latest action as placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 658, on 2026-08-20, and shows the bill remains short of House passage, Senate passage, and enactment.
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GovInfo bill text shows Rep. Troy Nehls introduced H.R. 309 on 2025-01-09. The bill would direct Interior to award grants to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for National Law Enforcement Museum community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs, with $6 million authorized annually for seven fiscal years after enactment.
Assessments
The promise was to provide grants supporting the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund and related outreach initiatives. Rep. Troy Nehls materially advanced a matching proposal by introducing H.R. 309 on January 9, 2025, authorizing Interior Department grants for those purposes. However, the evidence shows the bill had only advanced procedurally to the Union Calendar by August 20, 2026 and had not passed the House, passed the Senate, or been enacted. Because no grants were actually provided, the promised outcome was not delivered, but the serious legislative attempt warrants an effort badge.