Peace Officer Standards and Training Agency Information Access Clarification Act

H.R. 5211, the Peace Officer Standards and Training Agency Information Access Clarification Act, would address how the federal government can access information maintained by state Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) agencies. POST agencies are state-level organizations that set standards for law enforcement officer training and certification. This bill would likely clarify what information these state agencies must make available to federal authorities and under what circumstances. The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. If enacted, it would require presidential signature to become law. The specific provisions and practical impacts remain under development as the bill proceeds through the legislative process.