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Congress·In Committee·about 2 months ago

Congress Proposes $45 Billion for Local Police Grants and Shifts ICE Funds to Officer Hiring

Also known as: PUBLIC SAFETY Act

Legislative Progress

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Review
Senate
House
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Impacts

Mixed Impacts(2)
Immigrant
Neutral

The bill redirects ICE enforcement funds to local policing, which could reduce immigration enforcement but increase local police presence.

Undocumented
Neutral

Shifting money from ICE to local police may reduce federal removal proceedings but could still involve local enforcement contacts.

Positive Impacts(2)
Small Business Owner
Helps

Small towns getting more police funding could improve safety and business conditions in underserved communities.

Tribal Member
Helps

Tribal governments with fewer than 175 officers get easier access to hiring grants with reduced paperwork requirements.

State Impacts

NevadaNV
Positive

Senator Cortez Masto and Senator Rosen, both from Nevada, sponsored the bill, signaling priority for Nevada law enforcement needs.

ColoradoCO
Positive

Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet co-sponsored, reflecting Colorado law enforcement communities' interest in additional federal funding.

New MexicoNM
Positive

Senators Heinrich and Lujan co-sponsored, suggesting New Mexico communities with Tribal lands could benefit from eased grant access.

Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Senator Cortez Masto, would move money away from federal immigration enforcement and give it to local police departments to hire more officers. It changes how certain federal funds are used, focusing on community policing instead of immigration removals.
  • The plan provides $45 billion for a major grant program that supports state and local justice systems. This money can be used for a wide range of needs, including crime prevention, drug treatment programs, and updated technology for police and courts.
  • Small towns and Tribal governments with fewer than 175 officers would have an easier time getting these grants. The bill removes some of the usual paperwork and cost-sharing requirements that often make it hard for smaller communities to afford federal help.
  • The funding for hiring new officers would be available through September 2030, while the $45 billion for general justice grants would be available through September 2029. This gives local governments several years to plan and use the money for long-term safety projects.
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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 14, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Jan 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Related News

4 articles
Salon·about 2 months ago

Democratic leaders resist call of voters to abolish ICE

Democratic lawmakers have introduced the PUBLIC SAFETY Act as a 'drastic measure' to redirect $75 billion from ICE to local police. While progressives call for abolishing the agency following the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, party leaders are opting to shift funds to community policing.

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NM Political Report·about 2 months ago

Sen. Heinrich proposes $75 billion shift from ICE to local police

Sen. Martin Heinrich joined Democrats in introducing the PUBLIC SAFETY Act to reallocate $75 billion from ICE to local law enforcement. The bill would transfer $29.85 billion to the COPS Hiring Program and $45 billion to the Byrne JAG program while waiving cost-sharing for small tribal agencies.

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WisPolitics·24 days ago

U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Cosponsors bill to redirect excessive ICE funding to local police

Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her cosponsorship of the PUBLIC SAFETY Act, arguing that 'untrained agents' have made streets less safe. The bill redirects $75 billion from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' to invest in local police training and hiring 200,000 officers nationwide.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

PUBLIC SAFETY Act

Bill NumberS 3631
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(9)
D: 9

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