Senate Judiciary Comittee advances measures aimed at expanding support to law enforcement

The Senate Judiciary Committee passed six bipartisan law enforcement bills that expand support for law enforcement. 

“Every American owes a debt of gratitude to the brave men and women in blue who put their lives on the line to protect our communities. Law enforcement officers deserve our wholehearted support to ensure they and their families are protected ... As always, I’m proud to Back the Blue and will continue my work to make sure these critical bills are signed into law,” Iowa GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley, chair of the committee, said in a statement. 

Among the legislation the committee advanced on Thursday during National Police Week was TREY’s Law, which would void non-disclosure agreements silencing survivors of child sexual abuse. The measure was advanced by voice vote. 

The committee also advanced the following bills:

• S. 736, the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act would enhance safety and accountability in federal prisons by stemming the flow of contraband.
• S. 825, the Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025 would direct the Justice Department to develop treatment programs for first responders suffering from PTSD or acute stress disorders.
• S. 4394, the Promoting Police Leadership Act would improve commander-level training curriculum across law enforcement agencies.
• S. 3897, the Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers’ Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026 would speed up Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) program determinations and extend benefits to additional public safety officers.
• S. 1890, the Carla Walker Act would dedicate federal grant funds to support forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) DNA analysis to help solve cold cases.
• S. 3041, the Tribal Warrant Fairness Act would allow the U.S. Marshals Service to assist Tribal law enforcement in tracking down violent criminals and searching for missing children.