Loeffler Proposes Solution to Protect Police Funding

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U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) today introduced the Protecting Public Safety and Supporting Law Enforcement Act, which would withhold federal highway safety funding from states or local governments that reduce funding for law enforcement entities without a clear budgetary need.

"We're seeing the radical idea of defunding the police play out in real-time in places like Minneapolis and Seattle, and it is frightening," Loeffler said. "This reckless and dangerous defund effort will jeopardize public safety, create chaos and increase crime. While we must address police misconduct, we need to work on solutions that are commonsense reforms and support our police officers who work tirelessly to maintain order, keep families safe and protect their communities. This legislation provides additional safeguards for police funding to ensure our law enforcement officers continue to have the resources they need to keep all Americans safe."

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