HR 8564 · 119th Congress

Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026

This bill expands what local police departments can use federal grant money for. Right now, police can use certain federal grants (called Byrne JAG and COPS grants) for specific purposes. This bill adds nine new things they're allowed to spend that money on: hiring and training officers, buying protective gear, figh…

Sponsor

Wagner, Ann (R-Missouri)

Introduced

2026-04-28

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement