End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2024

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Legislation Details

Establishes a grant program to combat opioid trafficking.
Grants are authorized for eligible entities, including states, law enforcement agencies, local governments, Indian Tribes, multi-jurisdictional task forces, and regional consortia.
Eligible entities must submit applications detailing intended use of funds, assurances of compliance, and certification of information accuracy.
The COPS Director will create guidelines for the grant application process within 90 days of enactment.
Grants can be used for hiring and training law enforcement, procuring equipment, and other activities deemed appropriate by the Attorney General.
Grant duration ranges from 1 to 3 years.
At least 20% of funds must be allocated for Indian Tribes and multi-jurisdictional task forces.
States and local governments can contract or make subawards using grant funds.
Up to 2% of appropriated funds can be reserved for administrative costs.
The COPS Director may provide technical assistance and establish training centers for eligible entities.
Priority for grants will be given to applicants establishing or expanding multi-jurisdictional task forces or regional consortia.
The COPS Director must report to Congress on the effectiveness of the grant program starting two years after enactment.
Defines key terms such as “COPS Director,” “Indian Tribe,” “multi-jurisdictional task force,” and “regional consortium.”
Authorizes $70 million annually for the grant program from fiscal years 2025 to 2029.

Establishes a grant program to combat opioid trafficking.
Grants are authorized for eligible entities, including states, law enforcement agencies, local governments, Indian Tribes, multi-jurisdictional task forces, and regional consortia.
Eligible entities must submit applications detailing intended use of funds, assurances of compliance, and certification of information accuracy.
The COPS Director will create guidelines for the grant application process within 90 days of enactment.
Grants can be used for hiring and training law enforcement, procuring equipment, and other activities deemed appropriate by the Attorney General.
Grant duration ranges from 1 to 3 years.
At least 20% of funds must be allocated for Indian Tribes and multi-jurisdictional task forces.
States and local governments can contract or make subawards using grant funds.
Up to 2% of appropriated funds can be reserved for administrative costs.
The COPS Director may provide technical assistance and establish training centers for eligible entities.
Priority for grants will be given to applicants establishing or expanding multi-jurisdictional task forces or regional consortia.
The COPS Director must report to Congress on the effectiveness of the grant program starting two years after enactment.
Defines key terms such as “COPS Director,” “Indian Tribe,” “multi-jurisdictional task force,” and “regional consortium.”
Authorizes $70 million annually for the grant program from fiscal years 2025 to 2029.