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Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2026

This bill requires Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to report information regarding judgments and settlements related to allegations of officer misconduct to the Attorney General. These data are to be made available in a public, searchable database.
Key points
Requirement to report judgments and settlements regarding law enforcement officer misconduct.
Creation of a public database by the Attorney General containing the reported information.
Mandatory disclosure of payment sources (e.g., operating budget, insurance, bonds).
Potential reduction of federal funds (Byrne JAG and 'Cops on the Beat' programs) for States and local governments that fail to comply.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7278
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
Process start date: 2026-01-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7278.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requirement to report judgments and settlements regarding law enforcement officer misconduct.
  • Creation of a public database by the Attorney General containing the reported information.
  • Mandatory disclosure of payment sources (e.g., operating budget, insurance, bonds).
  • Potential reduction of federal funds (Byrne JAG and 'Cops on the Beat' programs) for States and local governments that fail to comply.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-20.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Crime and Law Enforcement Government Operations and Politics