Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act

House Bill

H.R. 7285

119th Congress

Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 2, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Tony Gonzales

R - TX

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act would establish federal standards or funding mechanisms for equipping law enforcement vehicles with bulletproof protection. This legislation aims to enhance officer safety during routine patrols and emergency responses by providing armored protection against firearms attacks.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Introduced2/2/2026

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

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Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act

The Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act would establish federal standards or funding mechanisms for equipping law enforcement vehicles with bulletproof protection. This legislation aims to enhance officer safety during routine patrols and emergency respon

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The Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act would establish federal standards or funding mechanisms for equipping law enforcement vehicles with bulletproof protection. This legislation aims to enhance officer safety during routine patrols and emergency responses by providing armored protection against firearms attacks.

Bill Number: 7285
Introduced: 2/2/2026
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act
Bill Number: 7285
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Introduced: 2/2/2026
Summary: The Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act would establish federal standards or funding mechanisms for equipping law enforcement vehicles with bulletproof protection. This legislation aims to enhance officer safety during routine patrols and emergency responses by providing armored protection agai

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act would establish federal standards or funding mechanisms for equipping law enforcement vehicles with bulletproof protection. This legislation aims to enhance officer safety during routine patrols and emergency responses by providing armored protection against firearms attacks.

Last updated: 3/1/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Seeks to provide law enforcement officers with enhanced protection through bulletproof vehicle technology during their daily duties
Introduced by Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas, a border district representative, with no cosponsors as of its introduction
Currently in early stages of the legislative process, having been referred to the House Homeland Security Committee for review
Could impact federal funding priorities for local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies seeking to upgrade their vehicle fleets
Addresses growing concerns about officer safety amid increasing incidents of violence against law enforcement personnel

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect law enforcement agencies at all levels of government, potentially providing resources or requirements for armored police vehicles. Officers working in high-risk areas or situations could see improved safety through enhanced vehicle protection. Taxpayers may see changes in federal spending on law enforcement equipment, while communities could experience shifts in how police departments allocate resources between traditional community policing tools and protective equipment.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7285, 119th Congress (2026). "Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7285

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