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COPS Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8750| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2026
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to extend and formalize key components related to community policing initiatives by reauthorizing the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program. It allocates $1,047,119,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031, providing substantial funding to support law enforcement agencies in their community-oriented policing efforts. Additionally, the bill formally establishes the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) as a separate and distinct office within the Department of Justice. This office will be headed by a Director, appointed by the President, who will report directly to the Attorney General. The Director will possess final authority over all grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts awarded by the COPS Office, ensuring dedicated oversight and management of its programs.
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Timeline
May 12, 2026
Introduced in House
May 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

COPS Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8750| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2026
This legislation aims to extend and formalize key components related to community policing initiatives by reauthorizing the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program. It allocates $1,047,119,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031, providing substantial funding to support law enforcement agencies in their community-oriented policing efforts. Additionally, the bill formally establishes the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) as a separate and distinct office within the Department of Justice. This office will be headed by a Director, appointed by the President, who will report directly to the Attorney General. The Director will possess final authority over all grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts awarded by the COPS Office, ensuring dedicated oversight and management of its programs.
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Timeline
May 12, 2026
Introduced in House
May 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

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