Congressman Collins Supports Bulletproof Vest Grant Program for Georgia Law Enforcement

Statement

Today, the House Judiciary Committee marked up S. 125, the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act. The bill, which Congressman Collins supported, passed out of Committee by voice vote. Congressman Collins issued the following statement after the markup:

"As the son of Georgia State Trooper, I know how important it is to keep our law enforcement officers safe. This legislation reauthorizes a grant program to help local law enforcement purchase bulletproof vests for their officers. Twelve jurisdictions in Northeast Georgia have previously received grants under the program, enabling them to invest in a combined total of more than 150 bulletproof vests. We want to make sure they can continue to get the equipment they need to keep officers safe as they work to protect us and our communities. This bill, which has already passed the Senate, has broad bipartisan support and the backing of every major law enforcement organization. I am proud to support this legislation, and hope to see quick House passage and enactment into law."

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