Funding Restrictions for Defunding Police

Official: Defund Cities that Defund the Police Act of 2025

IntroducedMay 15, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill prevents states and local areas that cut police funding from getting federal grants. It aims to ensure that public safety is prioritized in funding decisions.

If you live in a city that defunds its police, it could lose access to important federal funding for community projects.

Affects: Residents in areas that decide to significantly reduce or eliminate police funding.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill stops certain areas from receiving federal grants if they defund their police departments. 2. It defines what it means to defund a police department at both state and local levels. 3. Areas that significantly cut police budgets without facing revenue drops will be ineligible for federal funds. 4. The bill affects grants for economic development and community projects. 5. States or localities that defund police must return any federal funds they received.

Who is affected?

Residents in areas that decide to significantly reduce or eliminate police funding.