118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 320 — Safer Streets Act of 2023

“To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program for jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Jan 12, 2023

Last action Jan 12, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jan 12, 2023

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Referred

Jan 12, 2023

Judiciary

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill directs the Department of Justice to award grants to units of local governments and neighborhood or community-based organizations in jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime. Grants may be used to support law enforcement purposes or community violence prevention purposes, such as hiring additional officers, acquiring surveillance equipment, and promoting prevention programs.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jan 12, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 12, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.