House · HR 309 · 119th Congress
National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act
Summary
This bill lets the Department of the Interior give a $6 million grant each year for seven years to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. The money pays for running and improving the National Law Enforcement Museum's education and officer wellness programs. Active and retired officers and families of fallen officers would get free admission.
In Favor
The bill provides $42 million over seven years to fund specific programs: officer wellness training and public safety education that serve officers nationwide, not just museum visitors. Ticket sales and donations fluctuate, making it hard to sustain multi-year wellness curricula. Stable federal support lets the museum deliver consistent, defined programming to officers across all jurisdictions who benefit regardless of whether they ever visit.
Against
The bill commits up to $42 million in federal grants to a single private nonprofit over seven years. Congress would have little flexibility to redirect that money if the museum's programs underperform. Taxpayers bear the cost while the museum's own ticket and donation revenue continues flowing alongside federal support.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
This bill directs the Interior Department to give grants to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. The grants pay for running the National Law Enforcement Museum and expanding its public outreach and officer safety programs.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
The bill's provisions stay tied to its core purpose of supporting the museum's education, outreach, and officer wellness programs. All listed activities connect directly to museum operations and public engagement.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
Active and retired law enforcement officers and families of fallen officers gain free museum admission. Taxpayers fund the grants, and the Memorial Fund takes on new duties like annual audits and regular reports to Congress.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
The bill authorizes grants of $6,000,000 per year for up to seven fiscal years, totaling up to $42,000,000 in funds authorized. No money is guaranteed because each grant depends on appropriations approved in advance by Congress.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
The bill requires the fund to meet application requirements before each grant is awarded, and Congress must approve funding each year. If either step stalls, the museum's planned programs could face delays or gaps in support.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 10/14/2026