Bills · HR 7163
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7163Economics and Public Finance
PUBLIC SAFETY Act
INTRO JAN 20· LAST ACTION JAN 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it shifts a significant amount of federal funding within the realm of public safety. If this bill becomes law, it would prioritize direct support for local and tribal law enforcement, potentially increasing police presence, training, or equipment in communities across the country. For smaller towns and tribal areas, it could mean the difference between being able to afford new officers or vital programs versus struggling with limited resources, as the grant process would be simplified.
Conversely, the redirection of funds from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could impact their operations, as resources previously allocated to them would now go elsewhere. The additional $45 billion for the Byrne JAG program represents a substantial federal investment in a wide range of state and local crime prevention and justice initiatives, which could impact everything from drug treatment programs to community policing efforts. If this bill does not pass, these funding shifts would not occur, and local law enforcement agencies, particularly smaller ones, might continue to face more hurdles in accessing federal assistance.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Redirects certain COPS Hiring Program funds from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the Attorney General for local law enforcement grants.
This shifts federal funding priorities from immigration enforcement to direct support for local police departments for hiring and other community-focused activities.
PROVISION 02
Extends the availability of these redirected COPS Hiring Program funds by one year, until September 30, 2030.
This gives local law enforcement agencies more time to utilize the federal funding for their hiring and operational needs.
PROVISION 03
Waives certain grant requirements for local governments and Tribal governments employing fewer than 175 law enforcement officers.
This makes it easier for smaller police departments and Tribal agencies to access crucial federal funding, reducing administrative burdens.
PROVISION 04
Appropriates $45 billion to the Attorney General for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) Program for fiscal year 2025.
This provides a massive new federal investment in a broad program that supports state and local criminal justice initiatives, from policing to crime prevention.
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D· New Hampshire
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 20
Introduced in House
JAN 20
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7163
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 20, 2026
Last actionJan 20, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 20, 2026
House BillHR 7163Economics and Public Finance
PUBLIC SAFETY Act
INTRODUCED JAN 20, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 20, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
16
COMPLEXITY
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