New Legislation Redirects $45B in ICE Funding to Local Law Enforcement

January 14 – January 20, 2026

Senator Cortez Masto and Congress are pushing to redirect $45 billion from immigration enforcement to local justice grants through 2029. This shift aims to bolster local police hiring and crime prevention, specifically easing the application process for smaller departments.

Policies— 2 policys

Congress Proposes Shifting $45 Billion from Immigration Enforcement to Local Police Grants

H.R. 7163

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

S. 3631

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