This bill, titled the Supporting Women COPS Act of 2026, establishes a Task Force on Women in Law Enforcement . The primary purpose of this Task Force is to study current State hiring standards for law enforcement officers, develop comprehensive national hiring standards, and formulate recommendations specifically aimed at improving female officer retention and promotion within law enforcement agencies. The Task Force will comprise 12 members appointed by the Attorney General, including representatives from the Department of Justice, mayors, female police executives, female law enforcement officers, community-based organizations, and law enforcement accreditation groups. Its key duties include developing national hiring standards that encompass physical fitness, critical thinking, and communication skills, ensuring these standards do not disadvantage applicants based on sex. Additionally, the Task Force will address barriers to female officer retention, such as physical fitness after childbirth and family responsibilities, and propose strategies for advancing women into leadership roles. Within 18 months of enactment, the Task Force must submit a detailed report of its findings and recommendations to Congress. To incentivize adoption, States that implement these recommendations will receive an additional 5 percent of their funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program . The Attorney General is also authorized to provide technical assistance to help States adopt these new standards and recommendations.