End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill creates a new federal grant program specifically designed to help state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies locate, investigate, and shut down illegal opioid distribution networks, with a special focus on fentanyl trafficking.
• The program would provide $70 million per year for five years (2027 through 2031), totaling $350 million. Grant recipients can use the money to hire and train officers, buy equipment and technology, pay overtime, or set up new task forces.
• At least 20 percent of the funding is set aside specifically for Indian Tribes, tribal law enforcement agencies, and multi-jurisdictional task forces that bring together officers from different departments to work across city, county, or state lines.
• The Department of Justice, through its COPS Office, would run the program and provide training for police leaders and supervisors. The COPS Director must report to Congress every year on whether the grants are actually working.
• The bill was introduced with bipartisan support by Rep. Larsen (D-WA) along with co-sponsors from both parties, and it prioritizes applicants that plan to create or expand collaborative task forces that span multiple jurisdictions.