Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7114: No Bounties on Badges Act

HR 7114, the "No Bounties on Badges Act," would amend federal law to allow the Attorney General to offer rewards for information leading to the arrest or conviction of individuals who harm, kill, or conspire to harm or kill U.S. federal law enforcement officers. The bill creates a new provision authorizing monetary rewards for tips that result in arrests, convictions, or prevention of attacks against officers, including in foreign countries. This policy change directly affects federal law enforcement officers by expanding reward mechanisms for information about threats against them, and it grants the Attorney General new authority under Title 18. The bill does not prohibit bounties but instead establishes a formal reward program for information related to violence against officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill authorizes rewards for tips leading to arrests of attackers on federal officers, strengthening law enforcement protection within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 19, 2025

S 634: Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025

This bill (S 634) amends U.S. Code § 4001 to prohibit federal authorities from detaining individuals solely based on protected characteristics. It directly affects anyone detained by federal law enforcement, banning detention based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any additional characteristic the Attorney General designates. The key provision adds a new subsection requiring that no one be imprisoned or detained "based solely on an actual or perceived protected characteristic," with the Attorney General having authority to expand the list of protected traits. This creates a clear legal standard to prevent discriminatory detention practices under federal law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits discriminatory federal detention based on protected characteristics, directly protecting civil rights within criminal justice enforcement and reform.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits federal detention based on national origin (key immigration enforcement factor), protecting immigrant rights and limiting discriminatory enforcement practices.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Law Enforcement Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Civil Liberties

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in committee · United States · House Dec 19, 2025

HR 6911: COPS Anti-Organized Crime and Cartel Enforcement Act of 2025

This bill creates new federal grants to help local law enforcement combat organized crime, cartels, and transnational criminal groups. It allocates $50 million annually (2026-2030) for specialized units to purchase equipment like tactical vehicles and non-weaponized drones, train officers in counter-crime tactics, and hire additional personnel. Jurisdictions with documented high levels of cartel or gang activity must certify how funds will be used. The grants are funded by rescinding previously allocated Labor Department funds, and the Attorney General must report annually on grant usage to Congress.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $50M annually for law enforcement to combat cartels/organized crime via specialized units, equipment, and training, directly funding enforcement within criminal justice framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2711: Invest to Protect Act of 2025

The Invest to Protect Act of 2025 establishes a $50 million annual grant program (2027-2031) for local governments employing fewer than 175 law enforcement officers, including counties, municipalities, and Tribal governments. Grants fund de-escalation training, victim-centered domestic violence response training, evidence-based safety training for scenarios like mental health crises or active shooters, recruitment/retention bonuses (capped at 20% of salary), and mental health resources for officers. Recipients must report on program use, disclose bonus amounts publicly, and comply with audits to prevent misuse of funds. The bill aims to improve officer safety and community relations through targeted support for smaller law enforcement agencies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $50M annually for public safety training and mental health resources, increasing government spending on essential services per funding indicators.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds de-escalation training, victim-centered domestic violence response, and mental health crisis training - key criminal justice reform elements promoting officer accountability and community safety.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $50M for mental health resources and crisis response training, directly supporting mental health services as a key component.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds de-escalation training, mental health resources, and recruitment bonuses for law enforcement officers, improving workplace safety and retention in a specific labor sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Mental Health Tags Public Safety

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in committee · United States · House Jan 20, 2025

HR 568: Auto Theft Prevention Act

This bill creates a federal grant program to help state and local law enforcement combat auto theft and stolen vehicle trafficking. It authorizes $30 million annually (2026-2030) based on each state’s prior year auto theft rates, requiring states to allocate at least 50% of funds to local agencies in high-theft areas and 25% to state agencies. Funds can be used for specific auto theft prevention activities, including purchasing equipment (like license plate readers), hiring staff, training officers, and funding data collection. The program directly affects state and local law enforcement agencies by providing targeted funding for proven anti-theft measures.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds law enforcement for auto theft prevention, directly supporting law enforcement component of criminal justice. Explicitly allocates resources to combat crime via state/local agencies.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds auto theft prevention (e.g., license plate readers), enhancing vehicle safety and transportation security per bill's focus on combating stolen vehicles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Vehicle Registration

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 4, 2025

S 1952: Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act

This bill, the Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act (S 1952), makes it a federal crime to publicly release a federal law enforcement officer's name with the intent to obstruct criminal investigations or immigration enforcement operations. It defines "federal law enforcement officer" broadly to include anyone authorized to prevent, detect, investigate, or prosecute federal criminal or immigration violations. Violators face penalties including fines, up to five years in prison, or both. The law directly affects federal officers and individuals who disclose their names with obstructive intent, while updating related sections of federal law to include this new prohibition.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects law enforcement officers from doxxing, strengthening operational integrity in criminal investigations and enforcement operations.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill strengthens immigration enforcement by criminalizing doxxing to obstruct it, aligning with 'increases enforcement' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Oct 10, 2025

HR 5727: ERRPA

The End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2025 (ERRPA) prohibits law enforcement agencies from using race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, or sexual orientation in deciding which individuals to stop or investigate. The bill requires federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to implement policies eliminating racial profiling, including mandatory training, data collection on stops and searches disaggregated by protected characteristics, and complaint procedures. Agencies must track "hit rates" (percentage of stops resulting in finding contraband) to identify potential disparities in enforcement practices. The Attorney General will issue regulations for data collection and analysis, and must submit annual reports to Congress on racial profiling practices.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits racial/religious profiling in law enforcement, mandates accountability training/data collection, directly advancing criminal justice reform and civil rights protections.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits national origin profiling in law enforcement, directly protecting immigrants from discriminatory stops and investigations per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 3874: Prohibiting Political Prosecutions Act of 2026

S 3874, the Prohibiting Political Prosecutions Act of 2026, prohibits federal prosecutors and law enforcement from considering a person’s political views, associations, or activities when deciding whether to bring charges or investigations. It requires prosecutors to attest in legal filings that political beliefs weren’t a factor, mandates disclosure of exculpatory evidence to grand juries, and allows defendants to seek dismissal if political bias is suspected. The bill also bans White House interference in individual prosecution decisions and requires DOJ staff to report political bias allegations to oversight offices. It directly affects federal prosecutors, FBI agents, and White House staff involved in criminal investigations or prosecutions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents political bias in prosecutions, requiring attestation and disclosure, protecting defendant rights and enhancing fairness in criminal justice reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Law Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 3918: Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026

The Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026 requires federal, state, and tribal courts to publicly disclose criminal surveillance orders, applications, and inventories after a maximum 180-day sealing period, with strict requirements for extensions. The bill mandates courts to publish detailed public reports about surveillance requests, including the nature of investigations and the agencies involved, and requires electronic filing of all surveillance documents. It creates a unique case numbering system for surveillance orders and requires automatic unsealing of documents after the sealing period expires. The law applies to all courts conducting surveillance, with implementation phased to allow time for system upgrades, and aims to increase transparency around government surveillance activities while balancing legitimate law enforcement needs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires public disclosure of criminal surveillance orders, enhancing transparency and accountability in law enforcement, aligning with civil rights protection and oversight indicators for criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enhances transparency and accountability in government surveillance, protecting digital privacy rights and limiting unchecked monitoring of technology use.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 3804: Under Color of Law Accountability Act

This bill would create new federal criminal offenses for law enforcement officers and government officials who use excessive force, steal property, or obstruct investigations into misconduct. It prohibits intentionally causing bodily injury through excessive force (with penalties up to 30 years for serious cases), stealing money or property valued over $25, and destroying evidence related to misconduct (with penalties up to 20 years). The legislation defines "excessive force" as objectively unreasonable force and establishes a 7-year statute of limitations for most offenses, except for those resulting in death, which have no time limit. This directly affects government officials acting under color of law by creating new accountability mechanisms for misconduct.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates federal penalties for law enforcement misconduct, enhancing accountability and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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