Bill · H.R. 6911· House(119-HR-6911)
COPS Anti-Organized Crime and Cartel Enforcement Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/19/2025
- Last activity
- 12/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Pat Harrigan
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "COPS Anti-Organized Crime and Cartel Enforcement Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. It allows grant funds from the COPS program to be used to combat organized crime, cartel operations, and transnational criminal organizations. The legislation authorizes the creation of specialized units and provides for the acquisition of equipment like tactical vehicles, unmanned aerial systems, and firearms. It also covers officer training and the hiring of additional law enforcement personnel. To fund these efforts, the bill appropriates $50,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.
Yes
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The bill provides for specialized training and advanced equipment to assist law enforcement in combating organized crime.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill funds its new initiatives by using $50,000,000 annually in funds rescinded by the Secretary of Labor.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Creation of specialized crime units: The bill allows for the creation of units dedicated to fighting organized crime, cartels, and transnational criminal organizations (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Enhanced officer and civilian safety during high-risk activities: Funds may be used to acquire tactical vehicles for high-risk warrants, raids, or other activities where the danger to officers or civilians is significant (Section 2(a)(3)(A)(i)).
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Improved law enforcement capabilities through technology: Specialized units can be equipped with advanced investigative and surveillance technology, including unmanned aerial systems and ballistic equipment (Section 2(a)(3)(A)).
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Increased law enforcement presence: The bill provides for training officers in specific tactics and hiring additional personnel to fill positions in these specialized units (Section 2(a)(3)(B) and (C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Use of rescinded funds: The $50,000,000 annual appropriation is to be derived from amounts rescinded by the Secretary of Labor (Section 2(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- 12/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mark AlfordRepublican · Missouri
Christopher SmithRepublican · New Jersey