HR8564Referred to Committee

Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-04-28
Introduced
9
Cosponsors
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Ann Wagner
Ann Wagner
Republican · MO · Representative
Votes with party: 97.9% (568 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (9)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-04-28

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would provide federal funding and resources to help local police departments improve their operations, training, and equipment. It aims to support law enforcement agencies at the city and county level in addressing public safety challenges in their communities. The bill affects police departments, local governments, and the communities they serve.

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Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8564 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8564 To expand funding opportunities for local law enforcement, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2026 Mrs. Wagner (for herself and Mr. Rutherford) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To expand funding opportunities for local law enforcement, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BYRNE JAG PROGRAM AND COPS. Section 100054(5) of Public Law 119-21 (139 Stat. 390) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``and''; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining law enforcement personnel; ``(v) acquiring protective equipment for law enforcement personnel; ``(vi) increasing capacity to combat digital crimes and enhancing capabilities to support cyber investigations including the acquisition of-- ``(I) digital forensics equipment; and ``(II) digital evidence analytical software; ``(vii) supporting the use of drone and counter-drone law enforcement operations; ``(viii) expanding the availability of forensic technologies and other investigative equipment including the acquisition of-- ``(I) ballistics analysis equipment compatible with the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network; ``(II) rapid DNA instruments (as defined by 34 U.S.C. 40702(c)(3)); ``(III) video analytics software; and ``(IV) open-source intelligence analytical software; and ``(ix) enhancing communication with and providing services to victims of violent crime.''. <all>
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