In CommitteeFiled Apr 28, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2026
Summary
The Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026 changes the Byrne JAG and COPS funding statutes to add new categories of support for local police departments. It lets agencies apply for federal money to cover recruiting, training, protective gear, digital forensics, drone operations, forensic technology, and services for victims of violent crime. The aim is to boost local policing capacity, especially against digital and cyber threats.
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