Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act

119th Congress Introduced by Pat Fallon and 6 co-sponsors

The bill lets DHS financial aid for security upgrades be used to fit law enforcement vehicles with bulletproof features, including bulletproof windows.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

Summary of Bill: HR 8774 (119th Congress)

Purpose and intent

Introduces the “Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act.”

The primary aim is to modify the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to broaden the use of certain DHS financial assistance for vehicle security upgrades, specifically for law enforcement vehicles, including bulletproof features.

Key provisions and changes

Section: Amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 240)

Reorganizes existing subsections by redesignating subsection (e) as (f) and adding a new subsection (e).
New subsection (e) – “Certain Uses”
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to authorize the use of financial assistance under subsection (d)(2) for vehicle security enhancement upgrades.
Specifically mentions upgrades such as bulletproof windows.

What this means in practice:

DHS financial assistance programs that support security enhancements may be used to purchase or upgrade security features for law enforcement vehicles.
The bill explicitly includes bulletproof windows as an eligible upgrade under these financial aid provisions.

Who/what is affected

Affected Party: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and, by extension, state and local law enforcement entities that receive DHS financial assistance.

Beneficiaries: Law enforcement agencies seeking enhanced vehicle protection, including bulletproofing hardware like windows, armor, and related security upgrades funded under authorized DHS financial assistance.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction date: May 12, 2026.

Action history:

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security (same day as introduction).

No floor passage, voting, or Senate action detailed in the provided text; the bill follows the standard congressional process with committee referral as the initial step.

Additional notes

The bill’s text is concise and mostly procedural, focused on expanding the permissible uses of existing DHS financial assistance rather than creating a new funding stream.

Sponsors include several members of the House (and multiple co-sponsors), indicating bipartisan interest in vehicle security enhancements for law enforcement.

If you’d like, I can add context on how similar programs currently operate under the Homeland Security Act and potential implications for funding allocations and procurement timelines.