Bill · H.R. 9059· House(119-HR-9059)
National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act
- Introduced
- 5/29/2026
- Last activity
- 5/29/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Gottheimer
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Assistant Attorney General to award grants to the National Police Athletic/Activities League. The goal is to improve academic and social outcomes for youth while lowering juvenile crime and victimization. It does this by funding productive after-school and non-school activities led by law enforcement personnel. The legislation aims to expand existing chapters and establish 250 new local chapters in public housing projects and distressed areas by fiscal year 2032. Funding is authorized at $16,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2032. It also requires annual reporting to Congress on the progress and effectiveness of these programs.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill provides mentorship, academic support, and safe recreational activities for children and youth.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill targets youth up to age 21 with leadership training and workplace preparation.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill funds programs specifically located in public housing projects and distressed areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3 and Section 5: These sections provide resources to establish 250 new local Police Athletic/Activities League chapters and expand existing ones, which can bring much-needed after-school mentorship, academic assistance, and athletic activities to distressed areas and public housing projects.
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Section 5: This section requires programs to offer activities that prevent drug and alcohol use, teach conflict resolution and anger management, and provide job skill preparation, which directly helps young people build safe and productive lives.
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Section 6: This section mandates a yearly report to Congress detailing the progress in reducing drug misuse, school dropout rates, and juvenile crime, holding officials accountable for tracking whether these programs actually help our kids.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 7: This section authorizes the appropriation of $16,000,000 of taxpayer money for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2032 to fund the grant program, which places a financial burden on the federal budget.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+6Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Urban Residents+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Native Americans+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+5Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+3
- 9/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sanford BishopDemocrat · Georgia
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Henry CuellarDemocrat · Texas
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Lucy McBathDemocrat · Georgia
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota