Promoting Police Leadership Act

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Bill ID: 119/s/4394
Last Updated: June 15, 2026

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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

ID: C001056

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of our esteemed Congress. The "Promoting Police Leadership Act" - because what could possibly go wrong with more bureaucratic meddling in law enforcement? Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill's primary objective is to create a new training program for command-level police personnel, because apparently, they're not already getting enough "leadership" and "strategic thinking" from their existing training. I mean, who needs actual experience when you can have a fancy certificate, right? The real purpose, of course, is to funnel more taxpayer dollars into the pockets of "experts" and consultants who will develop these training curricula.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (because that wasn't a mouthful already) to include new definitions for "command-level personnel" and creates a new section for training curricula development. It's all very exciting, I'm sure. The Attorney General will now have the power to develop and certify training programs, because who better to decide what police officers need than a politician? Oh, and let's not forget the obligatory "consultation" with law enforcement agencies, universities, and other stakeholders - code for "we'll listen to your concerns, then ignore them and do what we want anyway."

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: police departments, law enforcement officers, and the taxpayers who will foot the bill for this boondoggle. Oh, and let's not forget the "experts" and consultants who will reap the benefits of this new training program. I'm sure they're all just thrilled to be a part of this exercise in bureaucratic navel-gazing.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The impact will be negligible, except for the increased waste of taxpayer dollars on yet another ineffective training program. Police officers will still have to deal with the same systemic issues, but now they'll have a fancy new certificate to hang on their wall. The real implication is that our politicians are more interested in grandstanding and pandering to special interest groups than actually addressing the root causes of problems in law enforcement.

In conclusion, this bill is a perfect example of legislative malpractice - a pointless exercise in bureaucratic busywork designed to line the pockets of consultants and "experts" while doing nothing to address the actual issues facing law enforcement. It's a symptom of a deeper disease: the corruption, cowardice, and stupidity that plagues our political system. So, let's just give it a nice, shiny new name - "The Police Leadership Act" - and pretend like we're actually accomplishing something. Meanwhile, the rest of us will be stuck paying for this farce.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$440,480
20 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$440,433

No PAC contributions found

No organization contributions found

No committee contributions found

1
WEEKLEY, RICHARD W
1 transaction
$100,000
2
MCINGVALE, JAMES F
1 transaction
$50,000
3
MCINGVALE, LINDA
1 transaction
$50,000
4
DUNN, TIMOTHY
1 transaction
$45,000
5
MIDDLETON, MAYES
2 transactions
$25,000
6
MARTIN, KIMBERLY R
1 transaction
$20,000
7
BLAINE, JAY C.
1 transaction
$16,478
8
THOMPSON, JERE W. MR. JR.
1 transaction
$13,200
9
MIDDLETON, MACEY
1 transaction
$12,500
10
BOLDRICK, MILES
1 transaction
$12,500
11
BOLDRICK, LAURIE
1 transaction
$12,500
12
MIDDLETON, MACY
1 transaction
$12,500
13
WHITEHILL, KIT
1 transaction
$10,755
14
CARROLL, TRACEY
1 transaction
$10,000
15
HUFFINES, PHILLIP
1 transaction
$10,000
16
ALBIN, ALAN S.
1 transaction
$10,000
17
AGRESTI, JOSEPH A
1 transaction
$10,000
18
ADAMSON, MARK
1 transaction
$10,000
19
WILKS, JO ANN
1 transaction
$10,000

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

ID: W000802

Top Contributors

10

1
HEISING, MARK
MEDLEY PARTNERS MANAGING DIRECTOR / FOUNDER
Individual ATHERTON, CA
$6,600
Mar 4, 2024
2
PAGE, GLORIA
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual LOS ALTOS, CA
$5,400
Apr 14, 2023
3
PAGE, GLORIA
Individual LOS ALTOS, CA
$5,000
Apr 24, 2023
4
PAGE, GLORIA
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual LOS ALTOS, CA
$3,330
Jul 12, 2024
5
PAGE, GLORIA
Individual LOS ALTOS, CA
$3,330
Sep 8, 2024
6
CONOVER, CATHERINE M.
SELF EMPLOYED INVESTOR
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
7
LANG, DAVID
N/A RETIRED
Individual PORTSMOUTH, RI
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
8
ARNOLD, JOHN
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Nov 20, 2023
9
BILLINGSLEY, LINDSAY
ALLIANCE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Individual DALLAS, TX
$3,300
Dec 16, 2023
10
BILLINGSLEY, LINDSAY
ALLIANCE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Individual DALLAS, TX
$3,300
Dec 16, 2023

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

ID: G000359

Top Contributors

10

1
WINRED PAC
PAC ARLINGTON, VA
$3,833
Oct 15, 2024
2
CATAWBA INDIAN NATION
Organization ROCK HILL, SC
$3,300
May 21, 2024
3
BEVERLY B GROSSMAN TRUST
Organization ENCINO, CA
$1,550
Jul 12, 2024
4
BELL FAMILY TRUST
Organization INDIAN WELLS, CA
$1,000
Mar 1, 2024
5
BEVERLY B GROSSMAN TRUST
Organization ENCINO, CA
$230
Oct 2, 2024
6
BEVERLY B GROSSMAN TRUST
Organization ENCINO, CA
$200
Jul 30, 2024
7
BEVERLY B GROSSMAN TRUST
Organization ENCINO, CA
$150
Aug 14, 2024
8
ALFRED SEYMOUR BASSLER TR
RETIRED RETIRED
Organization WOODBINE, MD
$100
Jul 26, 2024
9
ALFRED SEYMOUR BASSLER TR
RETIRED RETIRED
Organization WOODBINE, MD
$100
Jul 26, 2024
10
BEVERLY B GROSSMAN TRUST
Organization ENCINO, CA
$100
Jul 30, 2024

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

ID: D000563

Top Contributors

10

1
MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization MIAMI, OK
$1,700
Mar 29, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
May 17, 2024
3
MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization MIAMI, OK
$800
Mar 29, 2024
4
KUJAWSKI, JOHN
SELF-EMPLOYED ATTORNEY
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$5,000
May 28, 2024
5
KUJAWSKI, JOHN
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$5,000
Jun 4, 2024
6
KUJAWSKI, JOHN
SELF-EMPLOYED ATTORNEY
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$3,600
May 29, 2024
7
KUJAWSKI, JOHN
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$3,600
Jun 4, 2024
8
BARKER, MARA MILLS
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual CHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Dec 26, 2024
9
BARKER, MARA MILLS
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual CHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Dec 26, 2024
10
CHOWDHURY, SHUVRO
BOWERY ENGINE ENGINEER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

ID: B001243

Top Contributors

10

1
FRIENDS OF COMMUNITY ONCOLOGY PAC
PAC VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
$5,000
Apr 12, 2023
2
THE COGGIN GROUP
Organization MURFREESBORO, TN
$2,900
Mar 9, 2023
3
THE COGGIN GROUP
Organization MURFREESBORO, TN
$2,500
Mar 9, 2023
4
DOSS BROTHERS FARM
Organization LAWRENCEBURG, TN
$1,000
Apr 17, 2024
5
DOSS BROTHERS FARM
Organization LAWRENCEBURG, TN
$1,000
Mar 18, 2024
6
BL PARTNERS GROUP LLC
Organization ARLINGTON, VA
$500
Mar 17, 2023
7
KING, RODNEY W.
SELF-EMPLOYED ATTORNEY
Individual GERMANTOWN, TN
$13,200
Apr 4, 2024
8
BEAN, BILL G.
HANNING & BEAN ENTERPRISES INC. REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
Individual COLUMBIA CITY, IN
$10,000
May 1, 2024
9
SMITH, THOMAS
PRESCOTT INVESTORS INC. INVESTOR
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$10,000
May 13, 2024
10
GAMBLE, KATHRYN
UNAKA CO BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
Individual DALLAS, TX
$9,900
Jul 15, 2024

Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

ID: C001047

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,800
Dec 31, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Nov 8, 2023
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jul 22, 2024
4
ARNOLD, JOHN MR.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$6,600
Dec 27, 2023
5
MANOCHERIAN, JENNIFER MS.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SCARSDALE, NY
$6,600
Feb 17, 2023
6
MANOCHERIAN, JED MR.
SELF REAL ESTATE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Feb 23, 2023
7
MANOCHERIAN, GREG MR.
SELF EMPLOYED REAL ESTATE
Individual POUND RIDGE, NY
$6,600
Mar 1, 2023
8
MANOCHERIAN, KIM
PANAM EQUITIES EXECUTIVE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 27, 2023
9
KAY, ALISON MS.
KIDS CAPITAL HEDGE FUND MANAGER
Individual BEVERLY HILLS, CA
$6,600
Jun 20, 2023
10
MANDELBLATT, DANIELLE
DMM PROPRIETA MANAGEMENT MANAGER
Individual ASPEN, CO
$6,600
Sep 26, 2024

Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

ID: K000377

Top Contributors

10

1
PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE
Organization TUCSON, AZ
$3,300
Oct 23, 2023
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$2,500
May 23, 2024
3
GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
Organization SACATON, AZ
$1,000
Jun 15, 2023
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Aug 12, 2024
5
CORMIER, STEPHEN
Individual MANSFIELD, LA
$6,000
Dec 31, 2023
6
LEWIS, PAUL
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual KINGMAN, AZ
$5,000
Oct 23, 2024
7
LEWIS, PAUL
Individual KINGMAN, AZ
$5,000
Dec 6, 2024
8
BASS, JOSEPH P
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual PORTLAND, OR
$5,000
Mar 29, 2024
9
PEROT, MARGOT B
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual DALLAS, TX
$5,000
Apr 8, 2024
10
MILLER, JUDITH
Individual INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$5,000
Sep 11, 2024

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

ID: K000367

Top Contributors

10

1
LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE
Organization CASS LAKE, MN
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Aug 25, 2023
3
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$2,500
Oct 7, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$2,300
Jul 17, 2023
5
ARISTOTLE INTERNATIONAL
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
Organization WASHINGTON, DC
$500
Jul 19, 2024
6
SMITH, BRADFORD
MICROSOFT CORPORATION ATTORNEY
Individual BELLEVUE, WA
$6,600
Mar 30, 2023
7
SMITH, BRADFORD
Individual BELLEVUE, WA
$6,600
Mar 30, 2023
8
BADEN, DREW
PROFESSOR UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Individual BETHESDA, MD
$6,600
Feb 23, 2024
9
CAUCHY, CONSTANCE
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MIDLAND, MI
$6,600
Jun 2, 2024
10
BADEN, DREW
Individual BETHESDA, MD
$6,600
Mar 11, 2024

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

ID: T000476

Top Contributors

10

1
SASTRY, ASHWANI
SUNRISE VASCULAR PHYSICIAN
Individual ORLANDO, FL
$3,400
Dec 12, 2024
2
AGARWAL, SAJJAN K
GREENHAWK CORPORATION CEO
Individual CARY, NC
$3,300
Dec 11, 2024
3
ALLYN, JILL
BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
Individual ESTERO, FL
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
4
BARATTA, JOSEPH PATRICK
BLACKSTONE FINANCE EXECUTIVE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 18, 2024
5
BARATTA, JOSEPH PATRICK
BLACKSTONE FINANCE EXECUTIVE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 18, 2024
6
BIELEN, RICHARD J
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATION PRESIDENT & CEO
Individual MOUNTAIN BRK, AL
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
7
BLITZER, DAVID S
BLACKSTONE CHAIRMAN
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
8
BLITZER, DAVID S
BLACKSTONE CHAIRMAN
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
9
BRAND, MARTIN
BLACKSTONE FINANCE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 20, 2024
10
CAMERON, WILLIAM H
CAMERON MANAGMENT PRESIDENT
Individual WILMINGTON, NC
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

ID: H001042

Top Contributors

10

1
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Jun 15, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,500
Dec 30, 2023
3
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$2,500
Nov 1, 2023
4
MS BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
Organization CHOCTAW, MS
$2,000
Jul 7, 2023
5
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$1,700
Jun 15, 2023
6
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$1,000
May 23, 2024
7
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$800
Nov 1, 2023
8
TONIO BURGOS & ASSOCIATES OF NEW JERSEY, LLC
Organization NEW YORK, NY
$500
May 18, 2023
9
CHUAN, JOHANNA
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual HONOLULU, HI
$3,400
Jun 9, 2024
10
MINATOISHI, LORRAINE REIKO
AEPAC PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
Individual HONOLULU, HI
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

ID: B001277

Top Contributors

10

1
OLSON, LYNDON
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual WACO, TX
$3,300
Dec 20, 2024
2
ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERS FOUNDER
Individual BIRMINGHAM, MI
$3,300
Oct 2, 2023
3
KIM, CHRISTINE M.
BBB LLC ATTORNEY
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 31, 2023
4
ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERS FOUNDER
Individual BIRMINGHAM, MI
$3,300
Apr 15, 2024
5
ROURE, RITA
PAGNY - LINCOLN HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN
Individual GREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Apr 10, 2024
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ROURE, RITA
PAGNY - LINCOLN HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN
Individual GREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Apr 10, 2024
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CHAVEZ, TOM
KRUX INC. CEO
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Jul 13, 2024
8
CHAVEZ, TOM
KRUX INC. CEO
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Jul 13, 2024
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JONES, JERRY C.
LIVERAMP INC. EXECUTIVE
Individual LITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Sep 19, 2024
10
NESSEL, ARIEL
NESSEL DEVELOPMENT OWNER
Individual ROSS, CA
$3,300
Jul 12, 2024

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 helped.

  • Section 2 amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to develop training curricula for command-level personnel, including topics like leadership, critical incident response, risk management, officer wellness, data analysis, evidence-based decision making, and building community trust. This benefits law enforcement and surveillance technology vendors (e.g., Axon, Palantir) by potentially increasing demand for training programs, certifications, and related services.

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