119 HR 8564 IH: Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-28 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8564IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 28, 2026Mrs. Wagner (for herself and Mr. Rutherford) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo expand funding opportunities for local law enforcement, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026.

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Funding opportunities for Byrne JAG Program and COPS

Section 100054(5) of Public Law 119–21 (139 Stat. 390) is amended— (1)in subparagraph (A)— (A)in clause (ii), by striking and; (B)in clause (iii), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (C)by adding at the end the following: (iv)recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining law enforcement personnel; (v)acquiring protective equipment for law enforcement personnel; (vi)increasing capacity to combat digital crimes and enhancing capabilities to support cyber investigations including the acquisition of— (I)digital forensics equipment; and (II)digital evidence analytical software; (vii)supporting the use of drone and counter-drone law enforcement operations; (viii)expanding the availability of forensic technologies and other investigative equipment including the acquisition of— (I)ballistics analysis equipment compatible with the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network; (II)rapid DNA instruments (as defined by 34 U.S.C. 40702(c)(3)); (III)video analytics software; and (IV)open-source intelligence analytical software; and (ix)enhancing communication with and providing services to victims of violent crime..