Bill · H.R. 8564· House(119-HR-8564)
Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/28/2026
- Last activity
- 4/28/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ann Wagner
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026 aims to expand funding opportunities for local law enforcement. It proposes specific amendments to the Byrne JAG program and COPS program. These amendments focus on providing resources for personnel and technology. Specifically, the bill targets areas such as digital crime, drone operations, and forensic technologies. It also aims to improve services for victims of violent crime.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+6
The bill expands capacity to combat digital crimes through digital forensics equipment and analytical software.
Does this change how police departments operate?+5
The bill increases funding for recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining law enforcement personnel.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+1
The bill provides services to victims of violent crime which can help stabilize families.
The opposite
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-3
The bill expands the use of video analytics software and open-source intelligence software by law enforcement.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Law Enforcement Personnel: The bill allows for funding to be used for recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining personnel (Section 2).
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Digital Crime Victims: Funding can be used to increase capacity to combat digital crimes through the acquisition of digital forensics equipment and digital evidence analytical software (Section 2).
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Crime Investigation Capabilities: The bill provides for the expansion of forensic technologies, including ballistics analysis equipment, rapid DNA instruments, video analytics software, and open-source intelligence analytical software (Section 2).
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Drone and Counter-Drone Operations: Funding can support the use of drone and counter-drone law enforcement operations (Section 2).
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Victims of Violent Crime: The bill seeks to enhance communication with and provide services to victims of violent crime (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+5Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- 6/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/4/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/28/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Mark AlfordRepublican · Missouri
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Mike FloodRepublican · Nebraska
Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado
Mike KellyRepublican · Pennsylvania
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida