BODEGA Act of 2025

HR 2018, the BODEGA Act of 2025, expands existing federal crime prevention grants to allow funding for panic buttons and surveillance equipment in small grocery stores. It specifically targets businesses classified under NAICS code 445131 (convenience stores, commonly known as bodegas) by adding them to the list of eligible recipients under the Omnibus Crime Control Act. The bill amends grant program rules to permit these security upgrades without requiring new funding, instead modifying how current grant dollars can be used. This change directly affects bodega owners in communities seeking enhanced safety measures for their businesses.