August Crane

This bill, designated as H.R. 8077 in the 119th Congress, aims to modify section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by requiring participation in memorandums of agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a prerequisite for eligibility in the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program. Introduced on March 25, 2026, the bill is focused on this specific linkage between ICE agreements and COPS grant eligibility.