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Expressing support for the Federal Protective Service and its law enforcement officers.

House

Expresses congressional support for the Federal Protective Service and its law enforcement officers

Latest action: Tue May 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Condemning the tragic act of violence that took place in New York City, honoring the lives of the victims of the attack, commending the bravery of the New York City Police Department, and condemning acts of violence against law enforcement officials.

House

Condemns the New York City attack, honors the victims, commends the New York City Police Department, and denounces violence against law enforcement officials

Latest action: Tue Aug 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Thin Blue Line Act

House

Expands death penalty aggravating factors to include killing or targeting law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders

Latest action: Tue Jan 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Thin Blue Line Act

Senate

Expands death penalty aggravating factors to include killing or targeting law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders

Latest action: Tue Jan 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing June 24th as Public Safety Awareness Day to promote citizen empowerment, effective law enforcement, community-based crime prevention, and prudent public policy in support of safer neighborhoods nationwide.

House

Recognizes June 24th as Public Safety Awareness Day to highlight public safety awareness and safer neighborhoods nationwide

Latest action: Mon Jun 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Redirecting Trump Slush Funds to Support Law Enforcement Act

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action: Mon Jun 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.

House

Expresses support for America's law enforcement professionals through a House concurrent resolution

Latest action: Tue May 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act

House

Expand COPS Hiring Program grants for local law enforcement hiring under the Department of Justice

Latest action: Tue Sep 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.

House

Expresses support for America's law enforcement professionals and recognizes their service and role in public safety

Latest action: Tue May 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To direct the Attorney General to conduct a study on the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders on reducing gun violence, and for other purposes.

House

Directs the Justice Department to study whether extreme risk protection orders reduce gun violence

Latest action: Thu Jan 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

House

Establishes the Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 as a named measure reported by committee for further House consideration

Latest action: Mon Jul 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act

House

Prohibits misuse of federal law enforcement authority under federal law

Latest action: Wed Apr 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Justice for Rape Survivors Act

House

Establishes a 30-year mandatory minimum prison term for specified federal sexual abuse offenses, including acts involving force, threats, incapacity, intoxication, or lack of consent

Latest action: Tue Jan 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act

Senate

Increases funding set-asides and the federal cost share for human trafficking victim services grants, including broader use of training and technical assistance funds

Latest action: Mon Feb 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025

House

Requires certain civil monetary penalties from federal fraud and false claims settlements and judgments to be deposited into the Crime Victims Fund through FY2029

Latest action: Tue Jan 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Justice for Murder Victims Act

House

Allows federal homicide prosecutions regardless of how much time passed between the fatal act and the victim’s death

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act of 2025

House

Modernize crime gun tracing procedures and systems for law enforcement firearm investigations

Latest action: Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Law Enforcement Solidarity Act

House

Recognize solidarity with law enforcement through a measure centered on law enforcement policy

Latest action: Tue Apr 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Supporting the recognition of January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day".

House

Expresses support for recognizing January 9, 2026, as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Latest action: Fri Jan 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act

House

Authorize bulletproof vehicles for law enforcement use to improve protection during border security and enforcement operations

Latest action: Mon Feb 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act

Senate

Prohibit settlement payments to people who assaulted law enforcement officers during the January 6 attack on the Capitol

Latest action: Tue Jan 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act

House

Authorize the use of bulletproof law enforcement vehicles by establishing a federal vehicle protection measure for police agencies

Latest action: Wed May 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

COPS Anti-Organized Crime and Cartel Enforcement Act of 2025

House

Establishes anti-organized crime and cartel enforcement measures focused on law enforcement operations and criminal justice policy

Latest action: Fri Dec 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act

House

Require the Department of Justice to report on targeted attacks against law enforcement officers, possible crime reporting system changes, and available officer mental health resources

Latest action: Mon May 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act

Senate

Establishes protections for law enforcement task forces through Judiciary Committee legislation

Latest action: Thu Mar 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act

House

Establishes protections for law enforcement task forces under federal criminal justice policy

Latest action: Tue Nov 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Uniform Standards for Federal Law Enforcement Act of 2026

House

Establish federal law enforcement standards under a uniform national framework for agency conduct and operations

Latest action: Mon Feb 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act

House

Prohibits doxxing of law enforcement personnel by restricting disclosure of their personal identifying information

Latest action: Wed Sep 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act

Senate

Prohibits doxxing of law enforcement officers by restricting disclosure of their personal identifying information

Latest action: Wed Jun 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act

Senate

Lowers the federal carjacking burden of proof by replacing specific intent to cause death or serious bodily harm with a knowing taking standard for motor vehicle thefts by force

Latest action: Mon May 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act

House

Strengthens federal criminal enforcement for carjacking offenses through changes in federal law and prosecution

Latest action: Wed Nov 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Recognizing the visionary leadership of Chief Richard LaMunyon and the profound global impact of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

House

Recognizes Chief Richard LaMunyon's leadership and honors the global impact of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

Latest action: Thu Mar 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act

House

Allow retired law enforcement officers to continue service in a law enforcement capacity after retirement

Latest action: Mon Jun 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026

House

Authorize support for local law enforcement through the programs and measures identified in the Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026

Latest action: Tue Apr 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund Act

House

Establishes a compensation fund for law enforcement officers harmed during the January 6 attack

Latest action: Wed May 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026

House

Establishes a federal effort to train rural law enforcement officers through a dedicated program

Latest action: Thu May 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Alzheimer’s Law Enforcement Education Act of 2025

House

Establishes law enforcement education on Alzheimer’s disease to improve officer response and recognition in related encounters

Latest action: Wed May 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Secret Service-Local Law Enforcement Partnership Act of 2026

House

Establishes a partnership framework between the Secret Service and local law enforcement agencies for protective and security coordination

Latest action: Mon Mar 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Enforcement and Coordination Act

House

Establishes a Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Task Force to coordinate the federal response to cryptocurrency theft

Latest action: Thu Jun 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)