The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) supports several federal public safety measures in the 119th Congress that could impact:
? Law enforcement agencies? Schools and youth safety programs? Crime victims? First responders? Public safety retirees and families? Maryland communities
Important: FOP support does not mean every bill has become law. Many proposals still require congressional approval. Grant opportunities are competitive and agencies must meet eligibility requirements.
? SIGNED INTO LAW — PUBLIC SAFETY LEGISLATION? TAKE IT DOWN ActPublic Law 119-12H.R. 633 / S. 146Strengthens federal authority to address harmful online distribution of exploitative deepfake and intimate images.? HALT Fentanyl ActPublic Law 119-26H.R. 27 / S. 331Permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I.
?? Honoring Our Fallen Heroes ActPublic Law 119-60Recognizes certain duty-related cancer deaths as line-of-duty deaths under the federal Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program.? Chief Herbert D. Proffitt ActPublic Law 119-60Expands certain Public Safety Officers’ Benefits eligibility for retired officers.
? Improving Police CARE ActPublic Law 119-60Allows Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funding to support lifesaving equipment such as trauma kits.? PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY LEGISLATION
? Police Hiring & RetentionFilling Public Safety Vacancies ActH.R. 4024Would increase funding for the federal COPS Hiring Program.Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants ActH.R. 5403Would allow COPS grants to support recruitment and retention incentives.
? Crime Reduction & Victim SupportProject Safe Neighborhoods ReauthorizationH.R. 1726 / S. 1300Would continue federal support for violence reduction programs.VICTIM ActH.R. 8746 / S. 4500Would support investigations, forensic services, and victim assistance.
?? Officer Protection & TrainingBipartisan Bulletproof Vest Partnership Expansion ActH.R. 5391Would expand federal support for protective vests.Scenario-Based De-escalation Training ActH.R. 3372Would support realistic training for law enforcement encounters.
? SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAMSEnsuring Safer Schools ActH.R. 2752Would support training retired law enforcement officers and veterans to serve as School Resource Officers. Safer Schools ActH.R. 6683Would create DOJ school safety pilot grant programs. PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization ActS. 539 Would continue the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program.
? FENTANYL & OVERDOSE RESPONSEProtecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure ActH.R. 621 / S. 180Would support equipment protecting responders from dangerous drugs.Fight Fentanyl ActH.R. 2964Would strengthen HIDTA programs and federal coordination.
? BENEFITS FOR OFFICERS, RETIREES & FAMILIESHELPER ActH.R. 2094 / S. 978Would create a VA-style mortgage program for eligible public servants.Public Safety Retirees Healthcare Protection ActH.R. 3327Would address healthcare-related tax provisions for eligible retirees.
LEOSA Reform ActH.R. 2243 / S. 679Would expand and clarify concealed-carry protections for qualified active and retired law enforcement officers.
? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEOFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS (OJP)FY2026 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESThese are funding opportunities — not guaranteed awards. Eligible agencies and organizations must apply and meet federal requirements.
? Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)Supports:Law enforcement equipmentTechnologyCourtsCrime preventionCorrectionsMental health programs
? Body-Worn Camera ProgramSupports:Body camerasEvidence storagePolicy developmentTraining
? Crime Gun Intelligence Center InitiativeSupports:Firearm tracingBallistics intelligenceMulti-agency investigations
? Mental Health & Crisis Response GrantsSupports:Police/mental health partnershipsCrisis response trainingDe-escalation programs
? Opioid & Substance Use Response GrantsSupports:Overdose responseTreatment partnershipsPrevention programsRecovery services
? Second Chance Act ProgramsSupports:Reentry educationEmployment assistanceFamily-based recovery programs
? Autism, Dementia & Missing Person SafetyKevin and Avonte ProgramSupports:Tracking technologyFirst responder trainingMissing-person response systems
?? Firearm Crisis Intervention FundingByrne State Crisis Intervention ProgramSupports:Crisis interventionCourt servicesBehavioral health response
? Human Trafficking Victim ServicesSupports:Survivor housingCounselingLegal assistanceMulti-agency task forces
? GRANT APPLICATION RESOURCES
?? IMPORTANT Federal grants are not automatic. Applicants may need:
Eligibility verification Partnerships Certifications Matching funds Federal reporting requirements Potential Maryland applicants include:
? Prince George’s County Police Department? Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office? Charles County Sheriff’s Office? Maryland State Police? Local governments? Courts? Schools? Qualified nonprofits
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DOJ JustGrants Application Portal:? https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/.gov/
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