Rick Larsen (D-WA)
End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 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
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2026," establishes a grant program to combat opioid trafficking. The COPS Director is authorized to provide grants to various entities, including States, local governments, and Indian Tribes. These funds are intended for locating, investigating, and interdicting illicit activities related to opioid distribution. Funds can be used for hiring and training law enforcement, establishing task forces, and procuring equipment. The bill mandates that at least 20 percent of the funds be reserved for Indian Tribes and multi-jurisdictional task forces. It also authorizes $70,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +7
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
The bill establishes a grant program specifically to locate, investigate, and interdict the distribution of opioids.
- Scored +6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill mandates that at least 20 percent of grant funds be reserved for Indian Tribes and Tribal law enforcement agencies.
- Scored +3
Does this change how police departments operate?
The bill provides funds for training and establishing multi-jurisdictional task forces to combat drug trafficking.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill authorizes $70,000,000 in new federal spending annually for the grant program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Law Enforcement Capabilities: Grants can be used to hire and train law enforcement officers and employees, or to procure equipment and technology to help locate and interdict opioid distribution (Section 2(a), subsection (d)).
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Support for Local and Tribal Communities: The bill reserves at least 20 percent of the funds for direct grants to Indian Tribes, Tribal law enforcement agencies, and multi-jurisdictional task forces (Section 2(a), subsection (f)(1)).
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Strengthened Cooperation: Priority is given to applicants who use funds to establish or expand multi-jurisdictional task forces or regional consortia (Section 2(a), subsection (j)).
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Expertise and Instruction: The COPS Director may provide technical assistance, which can include the operation of training centers to provide instruction and seminars for law enforcement personnel (Section 2(a), subsection (i)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Administrative Burden: While the bill directs the COPS Director to streamline the process, applicants are still required to submit detailed explanations of fund use, maintain specific data and records, and provide certifications (Section 2(a), subsection (c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill mandates that at least 20 percent of grant funds be reserved for Indian Tribes and Tribal law enforcement agencies. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — By targeting the opioid crisis, the bill may indirectly assist low-income households disproportionately affected by addiction. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Strengthening law enforcement against opioids may help reduce addiction rates within the veteran community.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill establishes a grant program specifically to locate, investigate, and interdict the distribution of opioids.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill provides funds for training and establishing multi-jurisdictional task forces to combat drug trafficking.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill authorizes funds to hire law enforcement officers and other employees to combat opioid trafficking. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill authorizes $70,000,000 in new federal spending annually for the grant program.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Marie PerezDemocrat · Washington
Dan NewhouseRepublican · Washington