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HR8818119th Congress

End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]

Introduced

Summary

Grants to combat illicit opioid distribution. This bill would create a federal grant program to help locate, investigate, and interdict illicit opioid distribution through local and regional task forces.

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  • States, local governments, and law enforcement agencies would be eligible for grants that run 1–3 years to hire and train officers, buy equipment, and pay overtime.
  • At least 20% of program funds would be reserved for direct grants to Indian Tribes and multi-jurisdictional task forces. Tribal participation on a funded task force would not reduce a Tribe's reserved share.
  • The COPS Director would issue streamlined application guidelines, provide technical assistance and training, and may reserve up to 2% of appropriations for administration while prioritizing new or expanded multi-jurisdictional task forces.

*This bill would authorize $70 million per year for fiscal years 2027–2031, increasing federal spending authorizations by $350 million over five years.*

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New grants to fight opioid trafficking

If enacted, this bill would create a new COPS Office grant program to locate, investigate, and interdict illicit opioid distribution. It would authorize $70 million each year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. Grants would run 1 to 3 years and could pay for hiring and training, building or expanding multi-jurisdictional task forces or regional consortia, equipment and technology, overtime, and other activities the Attorney General deems appropriate. At least 20% of program funds would be reserved for direct grants to Indian Tribes, Tribal law enforcement, and multi-jurisdictional task forces. The COPS Director could use up to 2% for administration, must issue streamlined grant guidelines within 90 days of enactment, must provide technical assistance and training centers, and must report to Congress on program effectiveness first within 2 years and then annually.

Repeal of an Omnibus Crime rule

If enacted, the bill would repeal section 1701(m) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. That repeal would remove or change the rules in that specific subsection. The practical effects would depend on what that subsection currently authorized or restricted.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]

WA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 5/14/2026

  • Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]

    WA • R

    Sponsored 5/14/2026

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 5/21/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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