Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
Introduced
Summary
Expands Byrne JAG and COPS grant authority to modernize local law enforcement. This bill would let those grants pay for recruiting and training, protective equipment, digital forensics and cyber investigation tools, drone and counter‑drone operations, advanced forensic technologies like NIBIN-compatible ballistics and rapid DNA instruments, and for improved communication with and services to victims of violent crime.
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- For local police departments: Would allow grant money to recruit, hire, train, retain personnel, and buy protective equipment that officers need on duty.
- For cyber and forensic teams: Would fund digital forensics gear, digital evidence analytics, video analytics, open source intelligence tools, rapid DNA machines, and ballistics systems compatible with the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network.
- For victims and communities: Would support funds for victim communication and services and for drone and counter‑drone operations used in investigations and public safety.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More grant funds for local police
If enacted, this bill would let state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies and victim service providers use Byrne JAG and COPS grant money for more purposes. New allowed uses would include recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining law enforcement personnel and buying protective equipment. Grants could also buy digital forensics gear and software for cyber investigations, support drone and counter‑drone operations, and expand forensic tools such as ballistics equipment compatible with the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network and rapid DNA instruments (as defined in 34 U.S.C. 40702(c)(3)). The bill would also allow video analytics and open‑source intelligence software and fund improved communication with and services for victims of violent crime.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
MO • R
Cosponsors
Rutherford
FL • R
Sponsored 4/28/2026
Kelly (PA)
PA • R
Sponsored 5/4/2026
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
NE • R
Sponsored 5/4/2026
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
IN • R
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 5/11/2026
Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]
NE • R
Sponsored 5/12/2026
Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]
CO • R
Sponsored 5/14/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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