Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-02-20T16:49:16Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7278 Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/20/2026, 4:49 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7278

The bill titled "To require Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to report information related to allegations of misconduct of law enforcement officers to the Attorney General, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 7278 on January 30, 2026. It aims to establish a mandate for law enforcement agencies at all levels to report data concerning allegations of officer misconduct to the Attorney General, along with other unspecified objectives outlined in the bill's full text.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7278

Bill HR 7278 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2026. Bill HR 7278 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2026. Bill HR 7278's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 30, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7278

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7278

To require Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to report information related to allegations of misconduct of law enforcement officers to the Attorney General, and for other purposes.