The bill would let Congress end certain exceptions to the ban on using the armed forces for domestic law enforcement. Congress could do so by passing a joint resolution of disapproval. It would also let Congress end activations under a specified law through such a resolution, with procedures for considering the resolutions in Congress.
The bill would provide new funding for state and local law enforcement grants, violence prevention, emergency assistance, and hiring or rehiring law enforcement officers. It would bar using this funding to assign federal law enforcement personnel to states and localities. The bill was introduced and referred to House committees; it has not been enacted.
If enacted, the bill would give Congress a process to end certain military deployments or activations. It would also provide grants for state and local law enforcement programs. The bill does not describe a direct service for individuals.
The bill would appropriate $900 million for fiscal year 2026: $600 million for justice assistance grants, $150 million for community violence intervention and prevention, $50 million for emergency law enforcement assistance, and $100 million for hiring or rehiring officers. The funds would remain available until spent. Emergency assistance would be limited to no more than $10 million per law enforcement emergency and would require approval from state and local chief executives.
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