“As a committed advocate for public safety and our men and women in blue, I proudly voted for three bipartisan bills that support those who wear—and have worn—the badge: the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act, the LEOSA Reform Act, and the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025,” said LaLota. “These commonsense measures enhance officer safety, cut needless red tape, and honor their service. Better data helps prevent tragedy by shaping smarter policy. Expanding carry rights ensures officers can respond to threats wherever they arise. And giving retired officers the chance to keep their service weapons is a meaningful way to recognize a lifetime of dedication to public safety.”
To read the full text of the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act, click HERE.
To read the full text of the LEOSA Reform Act, click HERE.
To read the full text of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025, click HERE.
Background:
The Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act directs the Department of Justice to report on targeted attacks against Law Enforcement Officers, the feasibility of tracking those attacks through existing crime reporting systems, and the mental health resources currently available to support Officers.
The LEOSA Reform Act allows qualified active and retired Law Enforcement Officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines.
The Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 allows current federal Law Enforcement Officers in good standing to purchase a retired service weapon at market value from a federal agency.
Congressman LaLota has been a steadfast advocate for Law Enforcement, supporting legislation to increase funding for officer training, mental health resources, and advanced equipment. He has also championed initiatives aimed at combating gang violence and enhancing coordination between federal, state, and local Law Enforcement agencies. Additionally, Congressman LaLota has worked to secure grants that provide the Suffolk County Police Department with the tools necessary to address the growing challenges they face.
In January 2025, LaLota signed on to co-sponsor H.R. 31 – the POLICE Act of 2025, which would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to designate the assault of a Law Enforcement Officer as a deportable offense.
In January 2024, LaLota introduced theCOPS on the Beat Grant Program Reauthorization and Parity Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill aimed at reauthorizing and enhancing the COPS on the Beat Grants Program. This legislation seeks to support local Law Enforcement in hiring new Officers and improving community policing and training efforts.
In both the 118th and 119th Congress, LaLota co-sponsored the Protect and Serve Act, which protects Law Enforcement Officers by increasing penalties for those who target them.
In January 2023, LaLota co-sponsored and introduced the Back the Blue Act, which enhances penalties for those who seek to harm Law Enforcement Officers.