This bill would change a part of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. It adds a new paragraph to section 1701(b) to allow law enforcement agencies to use COPS grants to buy equipment, technology, or support systems. The text lists examples such as vehicle-disabling systems, police bumper systems, and drones. The bill was introduced on April 9, 2026, and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
If a local or state law enforcement agency applies for and receives COPS grants, this bill would let those agencies use the grant money to purchase tools meant to prevent or de-escalate high-speed vehicle pursuits. Which agencies get grants and which equipment they buy would depend on later grant applications and approvals.
No publicly available information on estimated costs, new appropriations, or budget effects is included in the bill text. The bill amends what grant funds may be spent on but does not set any specific funding amounts.
The bill's stated purpose is to authorize the use of COPS grant funds to procure equipment and systems to assist in the prevention and de-escalation of high-speed vehicular pursuits. The sponsors listed in the bill metadata include Representatives Laura Friedman and Laurel Lee among others.
No publicly available information on opponents' views or formal objections is included in the bill text or provided metadata.