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DemocratBill · H.R. 2018· House(119-HR-2018)

BODEGA Act of 2025

Rep. Torres
Age: 38 years
New York
Introduced
3/10/2025
Last activity
3/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Ritchie Torres
Cosponsors
None
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Bodega Owner Defense Enhancement Grant Assistance Act of 2025," proposes an amendment to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The goal is to expand how Byrne-JAG grant funds can be used. Specifically, it adds the installation of panic buttons and surveillance equipment in private businesses as a permitted use of these funds. It also expands the scope of eligible recipients to include private businesses classified under North American Industrial Classification Code 445131.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+6

    The bill directly benefits retail business owners by funding essential security infrastructure.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5

    The bill provides federal grant funding for security equipment specifically for businesses in the convenience store industry.

  • Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?+2

    The bill facilitates the expansion of private surveillance equipment through grant funding.

The opposite

  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-2

    Increased surveillance equipment in private businesses may impact privacy concerns.