Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Introduced
Summary
Focuses federal training on small and rural police agencies. This bill would let the Department of Justice fund accredited nonprofits to provide no-cost training to agencies with fewer than 50 sworn officers.
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- Small and rural police departments: Would get easier access to DOJ-funded training that is free to the agency when it matches DOJ priorities. Eligibility is limited to agencies with fewer than 50 sworn officers.
- Accredited nonprofit organizations: Could receive law enforcement training grants from the Attorney General if they show experience and a successful track record in relevant training. This channels federal support through partners to ease grant paperwork for tiny agencies.
- Communities and officers: Rural communities could see more consistent training for officers who work in very small departments. The bill cites more than 18,000 local police departments and about 3,000 sheriff's offices, many with only a handful of officers.
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Free federal training for small police
This bill would let the Attorney General give law enforcement training grants under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act. Grants would go to accredited nonprofit groups the Attorney General approves. Those nonprofits would provide training at no cost to State and local agencies with fewer than 50 sworn officers. Training must match Department of Justice priorities and come from groups with proven experience and a strong track record.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
OK • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
OH • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Van Drew
NJ • R
Sponsored 5/11/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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