Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
The "Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026" proposes that the Department of Justice be authorized to provide grants to accredited nonprofit organizations. These organizations would then offer training to law enforcement officers in rural and smaller communities at no cost to the agencies themselves. The training would cover areas such as de-escalation, officer wellness, leadership, victim-centered approaches to domestic violence, critical incident response, and specialized safety training including responses to active shooters or individuals with mental health needs.
This bill specifically aims to assist state and local law enforcement agencies with fewer than 50 sworn officers. The bill notes that many smaller agencies struggle to access federal funding due to complex application processes and reporting requirements. Additionally, the legislation includes a provision that would allow two or more localities receiving grants to combine their funds to contract for training services from eligible nonprofit organizations.
The bill, S. 5109, was introduced in the Senate on July 23, 2026, by Senator James Lankford, with Senator Chris Coons also listed as a sponsor. It has been read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As of the latest action, it remains in the introduced status within the Senate.
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Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5109 do?
- The "Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026" proposes that the Department of Justice be authorized to provide grants to accredited nonprofit organizations. These organizations would then offer training to law enforcement officers in rural and smaller communities at no cost to the agencies themselves. The training would cover areas such as de-escalation, officer wellness, leadership, victim-centered approaches to domestic violence, critical incident response, and specialized safety training including responses to active shooters or individuals with mental health needs. This bill specifically aims to assist state and local law enforcement agencies with fewer than 50 sworn officers. The bill notes that many smaller agencies struggle to access federal funding due to complex application processes and reporting requirements. Additionally, the legislation includes a provision that would allow two or more localities receiving grants to combine their funds to contract for training services from eligible nonprofit organizations. The bill, S. 5109, was introduced in the Senate on July 23, 2026, by Senator James Lankford, with Senator Chris Coons also listed as a sponsor. It has been read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As of the latest action, it remains in the introduced status within the Senate.
- Has S. 5109 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5109. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5109?
- S. 5109 was sponsored by Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5109?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (23 Jul 2026).
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