Pathways to Policing Act

House Bill

H.R. 3408

119th Congress

Pathways to Policing Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Representative

Republican

AR-1

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Summary

The Pathways to Policing Act creates or expands pathways for individuals to enter law enforcement careers, potentially through recruitment programs, training initiatives, or removing barriers to entry for qualified candidates seeking careers in policing.

Latest Action

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

SponsorEric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-AR)

Introduced5/14/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Pathways to Policing Act

The Pathways to Policing Act creates or expands pathways for individuals to enter law enforcement careers, potentially through recruitment programs, training initiatives, or removing barriers to entry for qualified candidates seeking careers in policing.

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The Pathways to Policing Act creates or expands pathways for individuals to enter law enforcement careers, potentially through recruitment programs, training initiatives, or removing barriers to entry for qualified candidates seeking careers in policing.

Bill Number: 3408
Sponsor: Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-AR)
Introduced: 5/14/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Labor and Employment

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Fact Sheet

Title: Pathways to Policing Act
Bill Number: 3408
Sponsor: Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-AR)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 5/14/2025
Summary: The Pathways to Policing Act creates or expands pathways for individuals to enter law enforcement careers, potentially through recruitment programs, training initiatives, or removing barriers to entry for qualified candidates seeking careers in policing.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Pathways to Policing Act creates or expands pathways for individuals to enter law enforcement careers, potentially through recruitment programs, training initiatives, or removing barriers to entry for qualified candidates seeking careers in policing.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Safe Integrity Act of 2023 or the DRIVE Safe Integrity Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to promulgate regulations to implement an apprenticeship program for licensed commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21. (The bill expands on the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program, which allows certain 18-, 19-, and 20-year-old drivers to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce if certain training and safety requirements are met.) Under the program, an apprentice must complete two probationary periods that total 400 hours of on-duty time, of which at least 240 hours must be driving time in a commercial motor vehicle. Additionally, the apprentice must be accompanied in the cab of the commercial motor vehicle by an experienced driver. Further, the bill requires all commercial motor vehicles used in the program for training to be equipped with safety technology such as active braking collision mitigation systems and video event capturing systems. An employer shall not knowingly allow, require, permit, or authorize a driver under the age of 21 to operate a commercial motor vehicle unless the driver is participating in, or has completed, an apprenticeship program that meets the requirements set forth in this bill. DOT must report quarterly on the status of the program.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates pathways for law enforcement careers
May establish recruitment or training programs
Removes barriers to entry for policing careers
Aims to strengthen police workforce
Supports diverse recruitment into law enforcement

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Aspiring police officers would have more accessible paths to law enforcement careers. Police departments could see improved recruitment pipelines. Communities may benefit from a more diverse and well-trained police force.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Congressional oversight

Department of Transportation

Employment and training programs

Licensing and registrations

Motor carriers

Personnel records

Transportation employees

Transportation safety and security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3408, 119th Congress (2025). "Pathways to Policing Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3408

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