Bill · H.R. 8774· House(119-HR-8774)
Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act
- Introduced
- 5/12/2026
- Last activity
- 5/13/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
- Sponsored by
- Roger Williams
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act," proposes an amendment to the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It aims to change how certain financial assistance can be used. Specifically, it would allow the Secretary to authorize funds for vehicle security enhancement upgrades. These upgrades include items such as bulletproof windows. The bill was introduced by Mr. Williams of Texas and several others.
Yes
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The bill provides funds to upgrade law enforcement vehicles with security features like bulletproof windows.
Would union members be better off under this?+2
The bill focuses on equipment that can enhance the safety of law enforcement personnel.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill authorizes the use of financial assistance for new vehicle security upgrades, which may increase federal outlays.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Vehicle Security Upgrades: The bill allows for the use of financial assistance for vehicle security enhancement upgrades, which includes bulletproof windows. This could provide increased protection for those using these vehicles (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
- 5/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Pat FallonRepublican · Texas
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Wesley HuntRepublican · Texas
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas