Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill, titled the PUBLIC SAFETY Act, aims to significantly bolster local law enforcement by reallocating and appropriating federal funds for key grant programs. It redirects funds previously designated for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the COPS Hiring Program , extending their availability until September 30, 2030, and shifting administrative authority to the Attorney General. To ensure broader access, the bill also waives certain program requirements for smaller local and Tribal governments employing fewer than 175 law enforcement officers under the COPS program. Additionally, it makes a substantial new appropriation of $45 billion for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne JAG) for fiscal year 2025, with funds available until September 30, 2029. These combined measures are designed to enhance the capacity and resources of local police departments and justice initiatives nationwide.
This bill, titled the PUBLIC SAFETY Act, aims to significantly bolster local law enforcement by reallocating and appropriating federal funds for key grant programs. It redirects funds previously designated for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the COPS Hiring Program , extending their availability until September 30, 2030, and shifting administrative authority to the Attorney General. To ensure broader access, the bill also waives certain program requirements for smaller local and Tribal governments employing fewer than 175 law enforcement officers under the COPS program. Additionally, it makes a substantial new appropriation of $45 billion for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne JAG) for fiscal year 2025, with funds available until September 30, 2029. These combined measures are designed to enhance the capacity and resources of local police departments and justice initiatives nationwide.