Who it affects
- Law enforcement agencies using COPS grants
In committeePublic safetyTransportation
Next Gen Road Safety Act
H.R. 8217 · House bill · Introduced April 9, 2026
The Next Gen Road Safety Act would allow law enforcement agencies to use COPS grants for equipment to prevent or slow down high-speed vehicle chases.
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Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The bill would allow law enforcement agencies to use COPS grants for equipment, technology, and support systems.
- These purchases would assist agencies in preventing or slowing down high-speed vehicle chases.
- Examples include systems that disable vehicles, police bumper systems, and drones.
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How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize law enforcement agencies to use COPS grants for equipment to assist in the prevention and de-escalation of high-speed vehicular pursuits.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Friedman, Laura (D-CA)
- Introduced
- April 9, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 4
- Committees
- House Judiciary Committee
- Latest action
- April 9, 2026 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
Congress hasn't published an official summary.
Summary on Congress.gov ↗Everyone who lobbied on this bill (0 groups)
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Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.