Local police would get more money and tools to fight organized crime and cartels.
Local police departments would get new ways to use federal grant money to fight organized crime, cartels, and gangs. This bill would let them create special units, buy advanced tools, and hire more officers for these efforts. It would also set aside $250 million over five years for these grants, prioritizing areas with high crime activity.
Today, COPS grant funds are not explicitly allowed for creating specialized units, buying specific technology, training officers, or hiring personnel specifically to fight organized crime, cartels, and transnational criminal groups. This bill would explicitly allow COPS grant funds to be used for these purposes. It would also provide an additional $250 million over five years for these grants, prioritizing areas most affected by organized crime.
HR 6911 · 119th Congress · December 19, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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