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Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8675| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2026
Stephanie I. Bice

Stephanie I. Bice

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to enhance training opportunities for law enforcement agencies in rural and smaller communities by addressing their difficulties in accessing federal funding. Congress finds that many small agencies, often with fewer than 50 officers, struggle with complex application processes and reporting mandates, causing them to forgo crucial training opportunities. To remedy this, the legislation authorizes the Department of Justice to award law enforcement training grants directly to accredited nonprofit organizations . These organizations, vetted for their expertise and track record, will then provide training to State and local law enforcement agencies. The training must align with DOJ priorities, specifically target agencies with fewer than 50 sworn officers , and be conducted at no cost to the receiving law enforcement agency.
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Timeline
May 7, 2026
Introduced in House
May 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 7, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8675| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2026
This bill aims to enhance training opportunities for law enforcement agencies in rural and smaller communities by addressing their difficulties in accessing federal funding. Congress finds that many small agencies, often with fewer than 50 officers, struggle with complex application processes and reporting mandates, causing them to forgo crucial training opportunities. To remedy this, the legislation authorizes the Department of Justice to award law enforcement training grants directly to accredited nonprofit organizations . These organizations, vetted for their expertise and track record, will then provide training to State and local law enforcement agencies. The training must align with DOJ priorities, specifically target agencies with fewer than 50 sworn officers , and be conducted at no cost to the receiving law enforcement agency.
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Timeline
May 7, 2026
Introduced in House
May 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 7, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Stephanie I. Bice

Stephanie I. Bice

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted