Stop Gang Violence Act
Gang Violence: Federal Grant Priority for Reporting
The Stop Gang Violence Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has only Republican sponsors and was introduced late in the session. Most bills that change grant rules face a long road through the committee process.
Key Points
- This bill encourages local police departments to share more data about gang activity with the federal government. It specifically asks for information on crimes that are suspected to be related to gangs.
- Cities and towns that provide this information to the FBI would get priority for Byrne-JAG grants. These grants are the main way the federal government gives money to local police for equipment and training.
- The goal is to help the National Gang Intelligence Center build a better picture of gang violence across the country. By tracking these crimes more closely, officials hope to improve how they fight gang activity.
- Local governments that do not or cannot report this specific data might find it harder to compete for these federal grants. This could affect how much money smaller departments receive for their local programs.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop Gang Violence Act
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