U.S. President Donald Trump announced on August 27, 2025, that he is collaborating with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, both Republicans, on a comprehensive crime bill. The legislation aims to represent a wide-ranging overhaul of federal crime policy, marking the first major federal crime reform effort in 30 years. Trump and Republican congressional leaders are working to advance this bill as part of a tough-on-crime agenda, which is expected to be a key issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The initiative reflects a coordinated effort within the Republican Party to address crime and position themselves on this issue for upcoming electoral contests.