HR8774Referred to Committee

Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-12
Introduced
7
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Roger Williams
Roger Williams
Republican · TX · Representative
Votes with party: 97.9% (583 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

2026-05-13

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Plain-English Summary

The Department of Homeland Security would be allowed to use federal funding to help pay for security upgrades to vehicles, such as reinforced doors, bulletproof glass, or other protective features. This would apply to vehicles used by government agencies, law enforcement, or other organizations that receive homeland security assistance. The change aims to improve the safety of people who rely on these vehicles for their work.

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8774 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8774 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the use of certain financial assistance for vehicle security enhancement upgrades, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2026 Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Fallon, Mr. Haridopolos, and Mr. McGuire) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the use of certain financial assistance for vehicle security enhancement upgrades, 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 ``Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act''. SEC. 2. DHS VEHICLE SECURITY ENHANCEMENT UPGRADES. Section 432 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 240) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: ``(e) Certain Uses.--The Secretary shall authorize the use of financial assistance under subsection (d)(2) for vehicle security enhancement upgrades, including for bulletproof windows.''. <all>
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