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To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for police dog programs, and for other purposes.
4/3/2026, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8179
The bill titled "To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for police dog programs, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 8179 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on April 2, 2026. The bill aims to allow the utilization of funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for police dog programs along with other specified purposes.
Current Status of Bill HR 8179
Bill HR 8179 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2026. Bill HR 8179 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 2, 2026.  Bill HR 8179's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 2, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8179
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8179
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8179
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for police dog programs, and for other purposes.
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for police dog programs, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8179
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