Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act

This bill appropriates $162 million for fiscal year 2023 to fund the hiring and rehiring of additional law enforcement officers through existing grants under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act. It directly affects state and local law enforcement agencies that receive these federal grants. Key provisions require agencies using these funds to conduct mandatory background checks and psychological evaluations for new officers, with costs covered by the appropriated funds or agency resources. The bill focuses on strengthening hiring standards and funding for public safety personnel without altering broader policy.