Investing in Safer Traffic Stops

Summary#

The bill would direct the Attorney General to create a grant program within 180 days of enactment. Grants would go to local, State, or Tribal governments to have civilians or traffic-monitoring technology enforce traffic violations instead of law enforcement officers. Grant funds could pay for technology or civilian staff.

What it means for you#

If enacted, local, State, or Tribal governments could apply for grants to use civilian staff or traffic-monitoring technology for traffic enforcement. The bill does not specify how any particular community would use the program.

Expenses#

The bill would authorize $100 million for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2031. This is authorization for appropriations, not a statement that the funds have been appropriated.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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