Washington, April 3 -- Congresswoman Nancy Mace issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) introduced the Federal Enhancement for Tactical Canine Help (FETCH) Act of 2026, legislation to expand and reinforce how law enforcement agencies can use existing federal grant funding to support K-9 units.
Police K-9s are on the front lines keeping communities safe, detecting drugs and explosives, tracking suspects, and protecting officers in dangerous situations. But under current law, departments are left navigating uncertainty over what costs qualify for federal support. The FETCH Act cuts through the red tape and ensures K-9 related expenses can be covered under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Gran...