Adam Schiff: “I applaud the bipartisan leadership for their tireless work in bringing this bill to the floor today. In particular, I…”

“I applaud the bipartisan leadership for their tireless work in bringing this bill to the floor today. In particular, I am very appreciative that one of my bills, the Law Enforcement Tribute Act, has been included in the reauthorization conference report. The Law Enforcement Tribute Act authorizes funding for grants to States and localities to aid in honoring those men and women of the United States who were killed or disabled while serving as law enforcement or public safety officers. To ensure this funding would allow for the development of many tributes around the country, there is a limit that no award may be greater than $150,000; and the bill further requires a match by the State or locality requesting the funding. The bill authorizes $3 million a year for 5 years to be administered through the Department of Justice and would provide enough funding for 20 projects each year. The ultimate sacrifice they have made deserves this recognition.”