The Restoring Law and Order Act of 2024 establishes a $10 billion federal grant program to help state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies hire and retain officers, combat violent crime, address drug trafficking, and investigate crimes like vehicle thefts and child trafficking. At least 25 percent of the funding must go to law enforcement agencies in rural counties. The bill funds these grants by rescinding unobligated balances from previous federal legislation and redirecting funds previously allocated for federal diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The appropriated funds will remain available through September 30, 2029. Additionally, the bill requires a government study within one year examining how law enforcement agencies process rape kits and the availability of these kits across the country.
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