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PUBLIC SAFETY Act

USA119th CongressS-3631| Senate 
| Updated: 1/14/2026
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (9)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)

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.
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Timeline
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 20, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7163
Introduced in House
  • January 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • January 20, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7163
    Introduced in House

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7163: PUBLIC SAFETY Act

PUBLIC SAFETY Act

USA119th CongressS-3631| Senate 
| Updated: 1/14/2026
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.
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Timeline
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 20, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7163
Introduced in House
  • January 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • January 20, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7163
    Introduced in House
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (9)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7163: PUBLIC SAFETY Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted