This legislation amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to broaden the permissible uses of certain federal financial assistance. The bill's core purpose is to enable the Secretary of Homeland Security to approve funding for enhanced vehicle safety measures. Specifically, it authorizes the use of financial aid for vehicle security enhancement upgrades , which encompasses the installation of critical protective features such as bulletproof windows . This provision aims to improve the safety and protection of personnel utilizing these vehicles.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act
USA119th CongressHR-7285| House
| Updated: 1/30/2026
This legislation amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to broaden the permissible uses of certain federal financial assistance. The bill's core purpose is to enable the Secretary of Homeland Security to approve funding for enhanced vehicle safety measures. Specifically, it authorizes the use of financial aid for vehicle security enhancement upgrades , which encompasses the installation of critical protective features such as bulletproof windows . This provision aims to improve the safety and protection of personnel utilizing these vehicles.