Increase federal funding and resources for law enforcement agencies to improve public safety and crime prevention.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act?
The Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act is represented by H.R. 8608, which was sent to the House Judiciary and Armed Services committees on April 29, 2026. These committees must act next to hold a vote, but the bill has seen no movement since that date. Most bills never receive a committee vote, and this lack of action is the most common way for legislation to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act (H.R. 8608 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 10481 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10481 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.