Worker Enfranchisement Act

House Bill

H.R. 2572

119th Congress

Worker Enfranchisement Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Deborah K. Ross

Representative

Democratic

NC-2

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The Supporting Women COPS Act of 2023 aims to increase the representation and retention of female police officers. It would create a task force to study current state hiring standards, develop national standards, and make recommendations to help more women join and stay in law enforcement.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorDeborah K. Ross (D-NC)

Introduced6/12/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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Worker Enfranchisement Act

The Supporting Women COPS Act of 2023 aims to increase the representation and retention of female police officers. It would create a task force to study current state hiring standards, develop national standards, and make recommendations to help more women joi

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The Supporting Women COPS Act of 2023 aims to increase the representation and retention of female police officers. It would create a task force to study current state hiring standards, develop national standards, and make recommendations to help more women join and stay in law enforcement.

Bill Number: 2572
Sponsor: Deborah K. Ross (D-NC)
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: Worker Enfranchisement Act
Bill Number: 2572
Sponsor: Deborah K. Ross (D-NC)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Summary: The Supporting Women COPS Act of 2023 aims to increase the representation and retention of female police officers. It would create a task force to study current state hiring standards, develop national standards, and make recommendations to help more women join and stay in law enforcement.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Supporting Women COPS Act of 2023 aims to increase the representation and retention of female police officers. It would create a task force to study current state hiring standards, develop national standards, and make recommendations to help more women join and stay in law enforcement.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Supporting Women with Career Opportunities in Policing Services Act of 2023 or the Supporting Women COPS Act of 2023 This bill establishes a Task Force on Women in Law Enforcement to (1) study state hiring standards for law enforcement officers, (2) develop national hiring standards for law enforcement officers, and (3) develop recommendations for retention and promotion of female officers. It also incentivizes states to adopt the recommendations of the task force.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a Task Force on Women in Law Enforcement to study state hiring standards and develop national standards for law enforcement officers
Task force will also develop recommendations for retaining and promoting female police officers
Provides incentives for states to adopt the task force's recommendations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill could lead to more women being hired and promoted within police departments across the country. This could improve diversity and representation within law enforcement, which may help build stronger relationships between police and the communities they serve. The changes could also provide more career opportunities for women interested in public service roles.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2572, 119th Congress (2025). "Worker Enfranchisement Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2572

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