Indianapolis – April 25, 2025. The violent crime rate has been surging in cities across the country since 2020. It’s a statement consistent with data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ National Crime Victimization Survey, a federal initiative that tracks both reported and unreported crimes. Policies that prioritize the welfare of criminal offenders, the dismantling of federal programs, like Operation Legend, that remove violent criminals from our streets, and a lingering war on police have propelled this rise.
In the U.S. Senate, Sen. Marsha Blackburn has introduced the Restoring Law and Order Act of 2025 (S. 1079), a federal bill that would correct this dangerous trajectory by increasing funding for police agencies. With these critical reinforcements, police officers could more effectively keep violent criminal offenders off our streets. This, in turn, would improve the quality of life for millions of Americans and prevent the law-abiding citizenry from being preyed upon. This important bill, endorsed by the National Police Association (NPA), is co-sponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz (TX), Bill Hagerty (TN), and Jim Justice (WV), and has been referred to the Committee on Finance. The text for the Senate bill is here.
The Restoring Law and Order Act of 2025 would reallocate unobligated funds from other federal initiatives, including the Inflation Reduction Act, to create public safety grants.
These grants would be used to hire and retain law enforcement officers and detectives and for other anti-crime initiatives. These include, for example, targeting fentanyl-related crimes and carjackings, ensuring tougher sentences for repeat offenders, and reducing criminal fact-finding backlogs.
“Every citizen has a fundamental right to be and feel safe in their communities, at home, and while walking the streets of any city in the nation. Central to this premise are fully functioning law enforcement agencies,” said Paula Fitzsimmons, Legislative Director, National Police Association. “The Restoring Law and Order Act of 2025 is a critical bill that provides law enforcement with the tools they need to combat the violent crime epidemic that has infected our country. By investing in law enforcement, the law-abiding citizens of our nation are well served,” Fitzsimmons added.
The NPA extends its profound gratitude to Sens. Blackburn, Cruz, Hagerty, and Justice for supporting our nation’s law enforcement officers with the Restoring Law and Order Act of 2025. This critical bill aligns with President Trump’s vow to restore law and order and provides police agencies with the tools they need to combat crime. We believe it would go a long way in changing the dangerous trajectory we’ve been on and restoring our nation to one that values law and order.
About the National Police Association: The National Police Association (NPA) is a nonprofit organization supporting law enforcement through advocacy, education, and law. For more information, visit NationalPolice.org.
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