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Funding Local Police Task Forces to Combat Fentanyl and Opioid Trafficking.

This law authorizes $70 million annually for grant programs aimed at helping state and local law enforcement agencies fight the illegal distribution of opioids, including fentanyl. The funds are intended to enhance community safety by financing new officers, training, and equipment for specialized task forces. Citizens should see increased police efforts focused on reducing the availability of dangerous drugs in their neighborhoods.
Key points
$70 million authorized annually (2025-2029) to support law enforcement in prosecuting opioid traffickers.
Funds can be used to hire and train new officers, purchase equipment, and establish or expand multi-jurisdictional task forces.
Priority funding is given to agencies that collaborate across jurisdictions to combat drug crime effectively.
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Print number: 118_HR_9871
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Process start date: 2024-09-27