Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8564

Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026

Local Law Enforcement: New Funding for Police and Technology

Apr 28·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

While the bill has support from both parties, most bills introduced in the House do not make it through the committee process to become law.

Key Points

This bill would change how local police departments can use federal grant money. It adds new categories for what the money can buy, such as hiring more officers and getting better protective gear.
Police departments could use the funds to fight digital crimes. This includes buying software to analyze digital evidence and equipment for computer forensics.
The plan allows departments to buy advanced technology like drones and tools to stop other drones. It also covers forensic tools like rapid DNA testing and ballistics analysis equipment.
A portion of the funding would go toward helping victims of violent crimes. This includes better communication and more services for people who have been hurt.
The goal is to help local law enforcement keep up with modern technology and staffing needs. By expanding these grants, the bill aims to give smaller departments access to tools usually reserved for larger agencies.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

Apr 28, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 28, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8564

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Data Sources

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R: 3

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