HR3500 increases funding for the COPS ON THE BEAT program to $1.163 billion annually from 2026 to 2030. Affects local police by supporting community policing efforts.
Modern Action shows what the legislation would change, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
More Funding for COPS Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 3500: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: The bill impacts local police departments, especially those in small or rural areas, by providing federal funding for hiring and community policing. It also affects residents in communities receiving these grants.
Why this matters: HR3500 is significant because it addresses public safety by supporting community policing. It helps local police departments maintain or increase their staffing levels, which can improve police-community relations. The bill also reflects ongoing debates about the role of federal funding in local policing and the balance between policing and other community services.
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Officially: More Funding for COPS Act
HR3500 increases funding for the COPS ON THE BEAT program to $1.163 billion annually from 2026 to 2030. Affects local police by supporting community policing efforts.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR3500. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (5/19/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to More Funding for COPS Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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