- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 10
- Latest action
- Jan 14, 2026
What it does
The PUBLIC SAFETY Act would reallocate federal funds to support local law enforcement by amending existing appropriations to redirect resources from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to the COPS Hiring Program and significantly increase funding for the Byrne JAG Program. It would extend grant availability through September 30, 2030 for COPS grants and waive certain requirements for smaller local and Tribal law enforcement agencies employing fewer than 175 officers. The bill appropriates $45 billion for the Byrne JAG Program in fiscal year 2025, to remain available until September 30, 2029, aiming to bolster state and local justice assistance efforts. These changes affect local…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.