Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026

This bill changes an existing federal law (Section 100054(5) of Public Law 119-21) that provides funding connected to the Byrne JAG and COPS programs for local law enforcement. It adds new allowed uses for that money. The new uses include recruiting, hiring, training, and keeping police personnel, and buying protective equipment. They also include digital forensics and cyber investigation tools, drone and counter-drone operations, and forensic technology such as ballistics equipment, rapid DNA instruments, and video and open-source intelligence software. The money could also be used to improve communication with and services for victims of violent crime.

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Sponsors

• Ann Wagner Republican sponsor
• 9 cosponsors