Department of Justice
Federal law enforcement, FBI, DEA, ATF, and the court system.
Budget & Spending
Budget Authority
$16.18 trillion
Obligated
$50.79 billion
% of Federal Budget
0.01%
Source: USAspending.gov · Current fiscal year
Related Legislation
A resolution condemning the Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, under which $1,776,000,000 in taxpayer money may be used to financially benefit individuals who assaulted law enforcement officers on January 6, 2021, and President Trump, his family, and his political allies.
This resolution expresses opposition to a Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service settlement agreement in a case involving former President Trump. The resolution claims the settlement could allocate $1.776 billion in taxpayer funds to individuals involved in the January 6, 2021 Capitol incident and Trump-affiliated parties.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the doxxing of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges, and for other purposes.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
This is a procedural bill that allows the House of Representatives to consider three separate substantive bills: one affecting veterans' information sharing with background check systems, one increasing veterans' disability payments, and one authorizing a women's history museum on the National Mall. The bill itself does not enact these policies but rather sets the terms for debating and voting on them.
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide eligibility for Federal law enforcement officers for certain expedited security screening, and for other purposes.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to waive immunity for certain acts committed by Federal law enforcement officers.
To provide compensation to law enforcement officers who defended the United States Capitol during the events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and for other purposes.
Expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.
Expressing support for the Federal Protective Service and its law enforcement officers.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6260) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8365) to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) expressing support for law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026
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Expressing support for law enforcement officers.
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
This resolution honors and memorializes law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. It is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or programs, but rather recognizes the sacrifices made by fallen officers.
Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act
Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026
Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act
This bill would require certain federal law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from local jurisdictions before conducting law enforcement operations within their territory. The measure aims to increase local control over federal law enforcement activities in their communities.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate by condemning the handling of the 2019 Ukraine Whistleblower Complaint, calling for the Department of Justice to initiate an investigation and prosecution of the matter, and declaring the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump by the House of Representatives lacks legitimacy.
This Senate resolution expresses disapproval of how the 2019 Ukraine whistleblower complaint was handled and calls for the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute related matters. It also declares that President Trump's impeachment by the House lacks legitimacy.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Justice must comply with the Domestic Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by refusing to administratively settle the billions of dollars in legal claims filed against the United States by President Donald Trump.
The FBI Hiring Review Act
This bill aims to improve how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hire and train their employees. The legislation would establish standards and procedures to strengthen recruitment and professional development at these two Department of Homeland Security agencies.