Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act
A Democratic bill with 5 Republican cosponsors · See all 13 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Assistant Attorney General to award grants to the National Police Athletic/Activities League. The goal is to improve academic and social outcomes for youth while lowering juvenile crime and victimization. It does this by funding productive after-school and non-school activities led by law enforcement personnel. The legislation aims to expand existing chapters and establish 250 new local chapters in public housing projects and distressed areas by fiscal year 2032. Funding is authorized at $16,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2032. It also requires annual reporting to Congress on the progress and effectiveness of these programs.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +6
Would children be better off under this?
The bill provides mentorship, academic support, and safe recreational activities for children and youth.
- Scored +5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill targets youth up to age 21 with leadership training and workplace preparation.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill funds programs specifically located in public housing projects and distressed areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3 and Section 5: These sections provide resources to establish 250 new local Police Athletic/Activities League chapters and expand existing ones, which can bring much-needed after-school mentorship, academic assistance, and athletic activities to distressed areas and public housing projects.
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Section 5: This section requires programs to offer activities that prevent drug and alcohol use, teach conflict resolution and anger management, and provide job skill preparation, which directly helps young people build safe and productive lives.
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Section 6: This section mandates a yearly report to Congress detailing the progress in reducing drug misuse, school dropout rates, and juvenile crime, holding officials accountable for tracking whether these programs actually help our kids.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 7: This section authorizes the appropriation of $16,000,000 of taxpayer money for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2032 to fund the grant program, which places a financial burden on the federal budget.
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 children be better off under this? — The bill provides mentorship, academic support, and safe recreational activities for children and youth. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill funds programs specifically located in public housing projects and distressed areas. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill targets underserved inner cities and urban areas for program expansion. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill targets youth up to age 21 with leadership training and workplace preparation. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill explicitly includes the establishment of chapters in areas with majority Native American populations.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill fosters positive relationships and mutual trust between law enforcement and youth through community programs. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill specifically targets seed money for chapters in areas with a majority Native American population. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill targets distressed areas and public housing projects to support high-risk, economically disadvantaged youth.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill provides activities designed to prevent the use of drugs and alcohol among youth.
- 9/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sanford BishopDemocrat · Georgia
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Henry CuellarDemocrat · Texas
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Lucy McBathDemocrat · Georgia
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota