Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act
Bulletproof Upgrades for Law Enforcement Vehicles
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Representative Tony Gonzales, would change federal law to allow local and state police departments to use federal grant money for vehicle security upgrades.
- The proposal specifically allows Department of Homeland Security funds to be used for installing bulletproof windows and other protective armor on law enforcement cars and trucks.
- The goal is to help police departments afford expensive safety equipment that protects officers from gunfire while they are inside their vehicles.
- By making these upgrades an approved use of federal money, the bill aims to increase officer safety during patrols and high-risk calls without requiring departments to find new local funding.
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Milestones
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act
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