Domestic violence relinquishment grant program

(a) In general The Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services of the Department of Justice shall establish a program under which, from amounts made available to carry out this section, the Director may make grants to eligible entities to assist in carrying out the provisions of the legislation described in section 403. (b) Use of funds Funds awarded under this section may be used by an applicant to— (1) enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies and courts of a State, unit of local government, or Indian Tribe by providing personnel, training, technical assistance, data collection, and other resources to carry out legislation described in section 403; and (2) develop and implement law enforcement and court protocols, forms, and orders so that law enforcement agencies and courts may carry out the provisions of the legislation described in section 403 in a safe and effective manner, including through the removal and storage of firearms pursuant to relinquishment under that legislation. (c) Application An eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require. (d) Incentives For each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, the Attorney General shall give affirmative preference in awarding any discretionary grant awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance to a State or Indian Tribe that has enacted legislation described in section 403. (e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.