End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2026

This bill creates a grant program within the Department of Justice, run by the COPS Director, to help state, local, and Tribal law enforcement locate, investigate, and stop illegal opioid distribution. It adds a new part to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968.

Sec. 2, Grant authorization: The COPS Director can give grants to states, local governments, Indian Tribes, multi-jurisdictional task forces, and regional consortia. Applicants must submit an application with a plan for using the money, agree to report data, and certify compliance. The Director must issue guidelines within 90 days and simplify the application process. Grants can be used to hire and train officers, set up or expand task forces and consortia, buy equipment or technology, pay overtime, or for other approved activities. Grants last 1 to 3 years. At least 20% of funds must go to Indian Tribes or Tribal agencies and to multi-jurisdictional task forces. A Tribe or task force getting a direct grant does not lose eligibility for the set-aside if its officers are in another task force. States and Tribes can contract or subaward to other agencies. Up to 2% can be used for administrative costs. The Director must provide technical assistance, including training centers. Priority goes to applicants that use funds for multi-jurisdictional task forces or regional consortia.

Sec. 3062, Report: Within 2 years and annually after, the COPS Director must report to Congress on the program's effectiveness and suggest improvements.

Sec. 3063, Definitions: Defines 'COPS Director' as the Attorney General acting through the COPS Office; 'Indian Tribe' as a federally recognized tribe; 'multi-jurisdictional task force' as a local entity with officers from different state, local, or Tribal agencies; and 'regional consortium' as a group of task forces crossing state lines.

Sec. 3064, Authorization of appropriations: Allows $70 million to be appropriated each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031.