BODEGA Act of 2025

House Votes

This bill lets federal public safety grants be used to help small neighborhood stores improve safety. It adds a new allowed use: installing panic buttons and surveillance equipment in private businesses. It also names certain grocery-type businesses (NAICS code 445131) as eligible for this support, which includes many bodegas and small markets.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Private businesses, including many small groceries and bodegas (NAICS 445131).
• What changes: Federal Byrne–JAG grant funds could be used to install panic buttons and security cameras in these businesses.
• Why it matters: Aims to deter crime and help store owners and workers call for help quickly during emergencies.