Issues / Issue · Aug 3 – Oct 7, 2026
Congress is advancing multiple crime and law enforcement initiatives this week. Members announced approximately $7.4 million in federal grants for public safety programs, police equipment, and victim services across several states. Bipartisan bills passed the Senate on human trafficking detection and ATM crime prevention, while members introduced legislation addressing domestic violence, fentanyl testing, police accountability, and organized crime.
AI summary of the releases below · Oct 8, 2026
| Action type | Wk ofJul 10 | Wk ofJul 17 | Wk ofJul 24 | Wk ofJul 3128 | Wk ofAug 724 | Wk ofAug 1416 | Wk ofAug 2113 | Wk ofAug 2815 | Wk ofSep 410 | Wk ofSep 1122 | Wk ofSep 189 | Wk ofSep 2529 | Wk ofOct 216 | Total |
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| Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions | 1 | |||||||||||||
| Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials | 34 | |||||||||||||
| HearingsHeld, testified or questioned | 2 | |||||||||||||
| StatementsResponses to news | 10 | |||||||||||||
| CriticizedA policy, decision or person | 3 | |||||||||||||
| PraisedCredit for a decision or person | 12 | |||||||||||||
| Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits | 12 | |||||||||||||
| Announced fundingGrants and approvals | +4 | 48 | ||||||||||||
| Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed | +4 | +1 | 58 | |||||||||||
| Other | 2 |
+32 more with fewer actions
DMerkley OR, DWyden OR $4.3M
Announced $4.3 million in federal grants for public safety programs across Oregon.
Bipartisan human trafficking detection bill passed Senate unanimously and heads to president.
Urged DEA and FDA to schedule kratom and related substances as controlled drugs.
Sent letter demanding investigation into police use of excessive force against students in Texas schools.
RHarris MD $200M
Urged Senate to fund FDA enforcement against illegal Chinese vapes and e-cigarettes.
Introduced bill to alert domestic violence survivors when abusers attempt illegal gun purchases.
RVan Drew NJ $500K
Secured $500,000 federal grant for HERO Campaign police vehicle designated driver program.
Announced bipartisan bill to combat human trafficking passed Senate unanimously.
RKing-Hinds MP $343K
Announced $343,065 grant for domestic violence and sexual assault services in Northern Marianas.
Introduced bill to notify domestic violence survivors of illegal firearm purchase attempts by abusers.
Introduced bipartisan bill to ban hardware that enables scammers to disguise robocalls as local numbers.
Sent letter to Attorney General urging investigation of illegal Chinese marijuana operations.
DMannion NY $2.1M
Secured $2.062 million for mobile command centers for county sheriff and police.
Secured Senate passage of bill strengthening law enforcement background checks.
Requested DOJ investigation into Chinese criminal organizations operating illegal marijuana operations.
Introduced bill to ban SIM box devices used by scammers to disguise calls as local numbers.
Secured millions in federal funding for law enforcement communications modernization in two Iowa counties.
RMalliotakis NY $1M
Secured $1 million in federal funding for security improvements at Staten Island public housing.
Sent letter to Attorney General requesting investigation of Chinese criminal marijuana operations.
Concluded three-day series of law enforcement roundtables across New York's 24th Congressional District.
RRadewagen AS $343K
Announced $343,065 federal grant for domestic and sexual violence services in American Samoa.
Visited ATF K-9 operations in Tucson to highlight federal law enforcement support.
Padilla reintroduced bill to prevent police-involved deaths and improve law enforcement accountability.
DThompson MS $343K
Announced $343,065 in DOJ funding to combat domestic and sexual violence in Mississippi.
Sent letter to DOJ demanding investigation into ATF's out-of-business records database.
DDavids KS $11.4M
Announced $11.4 million DOJ grant for Kansas crime victim assistance programs.
Led Senate Democrats in reintroducing legislation to prevent police-involved deaths and improve accountability.
Condemned gun violence after two Houston high school students were killed in separate shootings.
Introduced bipartisan bill to reauthorize substance abuse treatment program for incarcerated individuals.
Introduced bill requiring DHS to establish metrics for detecting and seizing fentanyl.
Introduced bill to permanently schedule synthetic opioids sold as kratom products.
Introduced bill to penalize public transit systems failing to meet crime prevention and safety standards.
Requested DOJ review lenient sentence for man convicted of force-feeding girlfriend abortion pills.
RRadewagen AS $359K
Welcomed $358,519 DOJ grant for victim assistance services in American Samoa.
RKing-Hinds MP $387K
Announced $386,649 federal grant for crime victim services in the Commonwealth.
Praised historic decline in violent crime under Trump administration policies.
Passed bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act to schedule drug and crack down on traffickers.
Introduced bipartisan bill providing security resources to at-risk places of worship and community centers.
Announced Trump signed her bipartisan bill protecting prison staff from inmate sexual abuse.
Secured House passage of five bipartisan public safety bills addressing fentanyl, scams, and officer safety.
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to address national backlog of untested sexual assault kits.
Questioned judicial nominee's criticism of drug courts during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
DCortez Masto NV, RPfluger TX, DPanetta CA, DRoss NC
Announced House passage of her xylazine control legislation with bipartisan support.
Introduced SHIELD For Victims Act to help domestic violence victims through lethality assessments.
Advanced bipartisan bill unanimously through committee to combat illegal overseas robocalls.
Praised House passage of three bipartisan bills to combat illicit drug manufacturing and fentanyl production.
Introduced bill to create restitution fund for survivors of sexual violence and Epstein abuse.
Passed bipartisan bill to support law enforcement memorial programs and officer safety.
Led letter to DOJ requesting investigation of Hennepin County Attorney's Office following Minneapolis shooting.
Led colleagues demanding DOJ and FBI investigate deaths of Black people found hanging.
Secured first federal recognition of Blue Envelope Programs in House Appropriations report for law enforcement training.
Introduced bipartisan resolution honoring victims and first responders from Evergreen High School shooting.
DGoldman NY $354K
Secured $354,000 grant for Kings County District Attorney's crime victim assistance program.
Attended Will County Problem Solving Courts graduation ceremony for 23 participants.
DHeinrich NM $1M
Secured $1 million for ballistics technology that helped solve Roswell murders.
Condemned DOJ's failure to defend the National Firearms Act against legal challenges.
Responded to recent violence in Trenton, calling for improved police presence and community safety measures.
DVasquez NM $44M
Sent bipartisan letter demanding DOJ release $44 million in law enforcement funding.
DLofgren CA $22K
Announced $22,000 federal grant for Watsonville Police Department crime analysis software.
DKlobuchar MN $2.6M
Announced $2.6 million in federal funding for Annunciation Catholic School shooting recovery.
Celebrated passage of H.R. 4499 making technical corrections to federal statutes.
Applauded House passage of Kayleigh's Law to strengthen protections for violent crime survivors.
Praised House passage of bipartisan bill to protect prison staff from sexual assault.
Passed Kayleigh's Law to require permanent no-contact injunctions for federal sex crime and violent felony convictions.
Held roundtable with Iowa law enforcement on mental health resources and federal public safety investments.
Investigation into tech companies' child safety practices yielded improved reporting of online child exploitation.
Introduced bill to establish fair placement framework for sexually violent predators across communities.
DScholten MI $249K
Announced $249,404 in federal funding for public safety across West Michigan communities.
RLaLota NY $989K
Presented nearly $1 million in federal funding to South Fork law enforcement agencies.
Introduced bill to strengthen penalties for mail theft and expand postal investigators.
DCorrea CA $20M
Sent letter demanding ICE halt $20 million plan to arm agents with electric shock gloves.
Released a 2026 law enforcement plan supporting police, public safety, and legal protections for officers.
Introduced bill to prohibit domestic violence abusers from obtaining firearms.
Joined local leaders for roundtable on gun violence prevention following deadly East St. Louis shooting.
Introduced bill to restrict firearm purchases by those under domestic violence restraining orders.
Held press conference highlighting human trafficking and urged passage of two bipartisan bills.
Criticized Governor Abbott for refusing to extradite ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting.
Hosted press conference with MADD and law enforcement to combat drunk driving; highlighted bipartisan legislation.
DBlumenthal CT, DVan Hollen MD
Introduced bill to restrict firearm purchases by those under domestic violence restraining orders.
DMcBride DE $2.6M
Secured $2.6 million in federal funding for Delaware's first Family Justice Centers.
RCornyn TX $219K
Announced $219,215 in DOJ grants for law enforcement technology in Lubbock.
RWittman VA $750K
Highlighted $750,000 in community project funding for Middlesex County emergency communications.
DLofgren CA $250K
Announced $250,000 federal grant to Monterey County for youth violence prevention programs.
Highlighted passage of Laken Riley Act and HALT Fentanyl Act signed into law.
DMannion NY $151K
Announced $151,005 in federal public safety funding for Syracuse and Onondaga County law enforcement.
Announced federal law enforcement funding for Virginia's Seventh Congressional District.
RLaLota NY $2M
Secured $2.025 million for Suffolk County Police and Sheriff vehicle fleet improvements.
DMannion NY $35K
Announced $35,469 in federal public safety funding for Utica and Oneida County.
Joined FBI Director and local law enforcement to discuss public safety challenges.
Opened investigation into child sexual abuse and explicit content on Roblox gaming platform.
DTrahan MA $161K
Announced $161,035 in federal funding for law enforcement initiatives in five Massachusetts cities.
Submitted amicus brief supporting habeas corpus enforcement in First Step Act case.
RHoeven ND $20.5M
Announced $20.5 million in law enforcement training funding and support for North Dakota police.
Pushed for passage of Promoting Police Leadership Act with Rhode Island law enforcement leaders.
DSykes OH $174K
Announced $174,104 in federal grants for Akron Police Department and Summit County public safety equipment and training.
Daines and Clyde urged DOJ to accept court ruling eliminating NFA registration requirements.
RKing-Hinds MP $750K
Announced $750,255 in Department of Justice grants for violence prevention programs.
DGottheimer NJ $1M
Secured over $1 million in federal funding to expand hospital-based violence intervention program in Bergen County.
Praised Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General and his crime-fighting record.
DShaheen NH, DSlotkin MI, DSmith MN
Voted against Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General, citing unfitness and corruption concerns.
Urged Speaker Johnson to hold House vote opposing clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell.
Applauded Senate confirmation of four U.S. Attorneys, four U.S. Marshals and DOJ Inspector General.
Filed comments opposing ATF rule changes that would expand access to dangerous weapons.
Joined police patrol ride-along to observe operations and discuss law enforcement funding.
Led Senate Democrats opposing ATF rule loosening firearm prohibitions for high-risk individuals.
Led effort urging ATF to drop plans removing guardrails on stabilizing braces for firearms.
Praised court ruling striking down National Firearm Act registration requirements.
DWatson Coleman NJ $675K
Announced $675,000 in federal funding for New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Attended National Night Out events to celebrate community partnerships with local law enforcement.
DWarner VA, DKaine VA $5.3M
Announced $5.3 million in federal funding to support sexual assault victims and combat violence against women.
Backed North Port Police Department's application for federal drone grant through DOJ BIDEN Program.
Called for federal investigation into conditions at state juvenile detention facility.
RHarris MD $91K
Announced $91,069 in federal grants for law enforcement agencies in Maryland's First District.
Led Senate Democrats opposing proposed ATF rule on interstate firearm transportation.
RRadewagen AS $747K
Welcomed $747,000 in DOJ grants for victims of violence in American Samoa.
Joined police patrol ride-along to discuss federal support for law enforcement.
DThompson MS $2.7M
Announced $2.66 million in federal grants for domestic violence and sexual assault services.
Celebrated Senate passage of robocall elimination bill with four Markey amendments included.
RCiscomani AZ $4.2M
Secured $4.2 million in federal funding for Oro Valley Police Department headquarters.
DThompson MS $261K
Announced $261,017 in Department of Justice grants for law enforcement agencies across Mississippi's Second Congressional District.
DWarner VA $1.7M
Announced $1.7 million in federal law enforcement grants across Virginia.
RBresnahan PA $400K
City of Wilkes-Barre awarded nearly $400,000 for five new police vehicles.
RBresnahan PA $372K
Secured $372,415 in federal funding for Wilkes-Barre police vehicles and equipment.
RBresnahan PA $372K
Wilkes-Barre police received $372,000 federal grant for five new patrol vehicles.
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