CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Ann Wagner (R-MO)

Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026

H.R. 8564 · House bill Crime and Law Enforcement

A Republican bill with 9 Republican cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026 aims to expand funding opportunities for local law enforcement. It proposes specific amendments to the Byrne JAG program and COPS program. These amendments focus on providing resources for personnel and technology. Specifically, the bill targets areas such as digital crime, drone operations, and forensic technologies. It also aims to improve services for victims of violent crime.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +6

    Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?

    The bill expands capacity to combat digital crimes through digital forensics equipment and analytical software.

  • Scored +5

    Does this change how police departments operate?

    The bill increases funding for recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining law enforcement personnel.

  • Scored +1

    Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?

    The bill provides services to victims of violent crime which can help stabilize families.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill expands the use of video analytics software and open-source intelligence software by law enforcement.