What does Preamble of Supporting Women COPS Act of 2026 do?

This bill establishes a Task Force on Women in Law Enforcement. The Task Force will study and develop national hiring standards for law enforcement officers. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not further detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Supporting Women COPS Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Supporting Women with Career Opportunities in Policing Services Act of 2026.

What does TASK FORCE ON WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. of Supporting Women COPS Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a Task Force on Women in Law Enforcement. The Task Force will study state hiring standards and develop national hiring standards for law enforcement officers. The Task Force will also develop recommendations for female officer retention and promotion. The Task Force will consist of 12 members appointed by the Attorney General, including representatives from the Department of Justice, mayors, police executives, law enforcement officers, community-based organizations, and law enforcement accreditation organizations. The Task Force's duties include developing recommendations for national hiring standards that do not disadvantage applicants based on sex. The Task Force will address barriers to female officer retention, such as physical fitness after childbirth and family responsibilities. The Task Force will also develop recommendations for female advancement to leadership roles. The Task Force must submit a report detailing its findings and recommendations to Congress within 18 months of the Act's enactment.

What does INCENTIVIZING STATES TO ADOPT STANDARDS. of Supporting Women COPS Act of 2026 do?

This section incentivizes states to adopt recommendations developed under section 2(c). States adopting these recommendations will receive an additional 5% of their existing funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. This additional funding can be used for purposes authorized under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The Attorney General is authorized to provide technical assistance to states to help them adopt the recommendations. Appropriations are authorized to carry out both the incentive program and the technical assistance efforts.

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Supporting Women COPS Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/14/2026 · Introduced: 5/14/2026

Author: Deborah Ross (D-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a Task Force on Women in Law Enforcement to study hiring standards and develop recommendations for national standards, retention, and promotion of female officers.
States that adopt the Task Force's hiring recommendations will receive an additional 5% of their Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funding.
The bill authorizes the Attorney General to provide technical assistance to states and appropriates funds to support both the incentive program and technical assistance efforts.

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