What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act do?

This section authorizes appropriations of $16,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2028 through 2032 to carry out the Act. The Attorney General has the authority to allocate additional funding to the Department of Justice as deemed appropriate, unless prohibited by law. A minimum of 2% of the annual funding must be used for research and evaluation of the grant program. At least 1% of the annual funding must be allocated to technical assistance related to grant fund usage. A minimum of 1% of the annual funding must be used for the management and administration of the grant program, with a maximum of 6% for administration.

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National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act

Q: What does Preamble of National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act do?

This bill directs the Assistant Attorney General to award grants to the National Police Athletic/Activities League. The grants are intended to improve academic and social outcomes for youth. The bill aims to reduce juvenile crime and the risk of youth becoming victims of crime. Productive activities will be conducted by law enforcement personnel during non-school hours.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act do?

This bill is formally titled the National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act.

Q: What does FINDINGS. of National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act do?

This section outlines findings related to the National Police Athletic/Activities League (NPAL) and its chapters. The NPAL aims to increase academic success, promote safety, develop character, improve school attendance, reduce juvenile crime, and foster positive relationships between youth and law enforcement. The NPAL has a long history (over 85 years) and currently serves approximately 2,000,000 youths aged 5 to 18 across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A significant portion (approximately 75%) of youths benefiting from NPAL programs reside in inner cities and urban areas. NPAL chapters are locally operated and rely heavily on private sector support, despite often being sponsored by law enforcement agencies. The text highlights concerns about youth violence after school hours and increasing rates of school dropout. The NPAL is described as a 'premier model for modern community policing' focused on connecting law enforcement with youth. The findings indicate that many distressed areas remain underserved by NPAL chapters.

Q: What does PURPOSE. of National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act do?

This Act aims to provide resources to Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) chapters. It intends to support existing PAL chapters, specifically the 200 established chapters, to enhance their community services. The Act allocates funds to establish 250 new PAL chapters over five years, prioritizing public housing projects and distressed areas, including those with a majority Native American population, by fiscal year 2032. It also provides support for an annual conference bringing together PAL chapters and youth leaders to address national and local issues and promote character and leadership skills.

Q: What does GRANTS AUTHORIZED. of National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act do?

This section authorizes grants to the National Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) from fiscal years 2028 through 2032. The Assistant Attorney General will award these grants. Funds are intended to establish new PAL chapters in public housing projects and distressed areas, and to expand existing chapters. To be eligible, PAL must submit an application detailing a strategy to establish 250 additional chapters and expand existing ones. The application must include a plan to ensure at least 500 PAL chapters are operational by January 1, 2032. Applicants must certify coordination between new chapters and their communities. The application must also explain how new chapters will operate without future federal funding. The Assistant Attorney General must act on applications within 120 days of submission.

Q: What does USE OF FUNDS. of National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act do?

This section outlines how the National Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) should use grant funds provided by the Act. Funds are designated for establishing PAL chapters in distressed areas and expanding existing ones. New PAL chapters (paragraph 1) must offer at least two programs during non-school hours. One of these programs must include mentorship, academic, recreational, technology, or character development activities. Remaining programs should focus on preventing substance abuse and gang involvement, health and nutrition, cultural programs, conflict resolution, job skills, safety, or Youth Police Athletic League conferences. PAL chapters are encouraged to recruit volunteers from various organizations, including businesses and law enforcement. Youth participation in designing after-school activities is required. PAL chapters should seek donations of equipment and coordinate with parks and recreation agencies to avoid duplicating existing programs.

Q: What does REPORTS. of National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act do?

The National Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) must submit an annual report to the Assistant Attorney General regarding the use of grant funds awarded under this Act. The Assistant Attorney General must submit an annual report to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees. This report to Congress details progress in establishing and expanding PAL chapters in distressed areas. The report to Congress also assesses the effectiveness of PAL programs in reducing drug misuse, school dropout rates, and juvenile crime.

Q: What does DEFINITIONS. of National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. “Assistant Attorney General” refers to the Attorney General acting through the Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs. A “distressed area” is defined as an urban, suburban, or rural area with 40% or more high-risk youth. “High-risk youth” is an individual under 21 at risk of substance abuse, meeting specific criteria such as being a child of a substance abuser, experiencing abuse, dropping out of school, or having mental health problems. A “PAL chapter” is a chapter of a Police or Sheriff's Athletic/Activities League that is a member of the National Police Athletic/Activities League. “National PAL” refers to the private, nonprofit representative organization for Police or Sheriff's Athletic/Activities Leagues. The terms “public housing” and “project” have the meanings defined in section 3(b)(1) of the United States Housing Act of 1937.

Last updated: 5/29/2026 · Introduced: 5/29/2026

Author: Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill reauthorizes grants to the National Police Athletic/Activities League (NPAL) to support youth enrichment programs and reduce juvenile crime.
The Act aims to establish 250 new NPAL chapters over five years, prioritizing public housing projects and distressed areas with high-risk youth populations.
Grant funds must be used to offer programs like mentorship, academic support, and substance abuse prevention, with youth participation in activity design required.
The bill authorizes $16 million annually from 2028 through 2032, allocating portions for research, technical assistance, and program administration.
NPAL and the Department of Justice are required to submit annual reports detailing program progress, effectiveness, and financial usage.

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