Majority Leader | Research | The Leader Board | THE NEWSR...Skip to primary navigation Skip to content×Close THE NEWSROOMRemarks Press Releases The Leader Board Op-Eds Videos SENATE RESOURCESRepublican Senators Committees Congressional Record Congress.gov Senate Floor Webcast ABOUT LEADER THUNE×Close THE NEWSROOMRemarks Press Releases The Leader Board Op-Eds Videos SENATE RESOURCESRepublican Senators Committees Congressional Record Congress.gov Senate Floor Webcast ABOUT LEADER THUNExxsearchxMENUFacebookXInstagramFacebookXInstagramVisit Leader Thune's South Dakota Site Here THE NEWSROOMRemarks Press Releases The Leader Board Op-Eds Videos SENATE RESOURCESRepublican Senators Committees Congressional Record Congress.gov Senate Floor Webcast ABOUT LEADER THUNExxsearchxMENUHomeTHE NEWSROOMThe Leader Board01.08.26Republicans Back the BlueAhead of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Officers Around the Country Now Have More Support Thanks to Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts and More THE WORKING FAMILIES TAX CUTS LAW SUPPORTS LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS AND PERSONNELRepublicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts law allocated $750 million in funding for Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) for the “[t]raining of newly hired law enforcement personnel” and “[c]onstruction, maintenance, improvements, and equipping of FLETC facilities.” (U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary: Grassley Releases Updated Senate Judiciary Text in the One Big Beautiful Bill – 6/27/25)“Additionally, the Bureau of Prisons receives much needed funding to address mounting staff shortages and deferred capital improvements to detention structures.” (U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary: The One Big Beautiful Bill Makes America Safe Again – 7/8/25)“To protect America’s communities and clamp down on the flow of deadly drugs like fentanyl, the legislation funds DOJ efforts to combat drug trafficking and precursor chemicals.” (U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary: The One Big Beautiful Bill Makes America Safe Again – 7/8/25)“In the wake of two assassination attempts against President Trump, this bill provides essential resources for U.S. Secret Service (USSS) recruitment and training efforts. These will help ensure USSS can fully and effectively carry out its mission: protection.” (U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary: The One Big Beautiful Bill Makes America Safe Again – 7/8/25)“The bill includes funding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne JAG) and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) to support boots-on-the-ground efforts to combat violent crime in local communities.”“To receive additional funding made available in this package, state and local governments must be in full compliance with federal immigration laws.” (U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary: The One Big Beautiful Bill Makes America Safe Again – 7/8/25)Law enforcement officers are also beneficiaries of several tax provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts law:“The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was set to expire in 2026, which would have meant higher income taxes for most Americans. The OBBB prevents that, locking in the current tax brackets and rates going forward.” (Police1: What the One Big Beautiful Bill means for first responders – 9/4/25)“For many first responders, overtime and off-duty work are essential. OBBB allows up to… $12,500 (or $25,000 for married couples) of overtime income to be deducted from federal income taxes.” (Police1: What the One Big Beautiful Bill means for first responders – 9/4/25)“[M]ore people will be able to benefit from the triple tax-advantaged health savings account, or HSA,” “enabling millions more enrollees to open and contribute to HSAs without having to change insurance plans.” (USA Today: A favorite savings tool of financial advisers gets better with 'One Big Beautiful Bill' – 8/9/25; White House: Expansion of HSA Eligibility Under OBBB Act to Improve Marketplace Coverage, Affordability, and Access – 9/26/25)Law enforcement groups came out in strong support of the law, highlighting these wins for the men and women they serve:“The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ is more than legislation—it is a promise kept to the public safety officers across the country and a bold step toward an economy that respects, rewards, and uplifts the people who keep it safe.” – Fraternal Order of Police National President Patrick Yoes“The Senate-passed OBBB includes provisions to strengthen funding to help state and local law enforcement protect communities from cross-border crime as well as several tax provisions that would impact NAPO members.” – National Association of Police Organizations“The Major County Sheriffs of America appreciates the Senate budget reconciliation package's inclusion of $10 billion in state and local assistance. The package strengthens vital partnerships through Operation Stonegarden and enhances our ability to locate and apprehend criminal aliens, investigate trafficking and gang activity and support court operations and detention facilities. Importantly, it continues investment in COPS and Byrne JAG programs, essential for hiring and equipping officers while enhancing local law enforcement capacity. These provisions demonstrate strong federal commitment to supporting sheriffs and the communities we serve.” – The Major County Sheriffs of AmericaPRESIDENT TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS SECURED THE BORDER. THE WORKING FAMILIES TAX CUTS LAW MAKES SURE IT STAYS SECURE BY SUPPORTING BORDER ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS AND DELIVERING THE RESOURCES THEY NEED(Rapid Response 47: post on X – 12/30/25)President Trump and Republicans’ border security policies are working: For seven consecutive months, “U.S. Border Patrol released zero illegal aliens into the United States.” (U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Border crossings once again at a record low in November 2025 – 12/4/25)Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts law “cements that success and provides historic investments to strengthen and improve America’s border security and immigration system. It also gives front-line immigration enforcement officials the tools they need to recover from the Biden Border Breakdown.” (U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary: The One Big Beautiful Bill Makes America Safe Again – 7/8/25)Republicans’ law also reimburses state and local governments $13.5 billion for money spent to defend the border during the Biden years. (U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary: Grassley Releases Updated Senate Judiciary Text in the One Big Beautiful Bill – 6/27/25; USA Today: Budget bill includes $10B payday for states that spent on border security – 7/5/25)To ensure robust enforcement of border security policies, the Working Families Tax Cuts law included provisions to support law enforcement, including:“$4.1 billion to hire additional CBP personnel, including 3,000 more customs officers and 3,000 new Border Patrol agents.”Funding for ICE “to hire 10,000 new agents, which would allow the rate of deportations to reach as high as 1 million per year. ICE currently has 20,000 law enforcement and support personnel across 400 offices.”“ICE and Border Patrol agents will also receive a $10,000 bonus for the next four years.”Full funding for “ICE’s 287(g) program, which empowers state and local law enforcement to assist federal immigration officers.”“$3.2 billion for new technology and $2.7 billion for new cutting-edge border surveillance.”“$855 million to expand Customs and Border Protection’s vehicle fleet.” (U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Secretary Noem Commends President Trump and One Big Beautiful Bill Signing into Law: Historic Win for the American People and the Rule of Law – 7/4/25)REPUBLICANS HAVE ALSO SUPPORTED LAW ENFORCEMENT THROUGH THE PASSAGE OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATION AND THE SWIFT CONFIRMATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY NOMINEESIn January 2025, the Senate passed the Laken Riley Act, requiring “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime resulting in death or serious bodily injury, so they cannot reoffend and commit further crimes.” (Sen. Britt: President Trump Signs U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s Laken Riley Act into Law – 1/29/25)“The bill, as signed into law, includes Senator John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) provision mirroring the POLICE Act, which expanded the list of criminal offenses covered by the bill to include assault of a law enforcement officer…” (Sen. Britt: President Trump Signs U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s Laken Riley Act into Law – 1/29/25)The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) said “the Laken Riley Act will help fix” “one of the biggest issues of our nation’s immigration enforcement system.” (National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO): NAPO Attends Signing of Laken Riley Act – 1/31/25)In March, the Senate also passed the HALT Fentanyl Act, which “classifies fentanyl copycats as Schedule I drugs,” “allowing law enforcement to impose stiff penalties on their production and sale.” (The Washington Examiner: Democrats to hand Trump second legislative win with Senate fentanyl vote – 3/6/25; S. 331: Roll Call Vote #127 – 3/14/25)President Trump signed the Halt Fentanyl Act into law on July 16, 2025, “surrounded by families who have lost loved ones to the scourge of fentanyl.” (White House: President Trump Signs HALT Fentanyl Act into Law – 7/16/25)The Senate has also confirmed 420 of President Trump’s civilian nominations, including a number of key law enforcement positions. 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