H.R. 3738 · 116th Congress
Safer Streets Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Steve Cohen
- Introduced
- 2019-07-12
- Latest action
- 2019-08-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Safer Streets Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Justice to award grants to units of local governments with high rates of violent crime. Grants may be used to support law enforcement purposes such as hiring additional officers, acquiring surveillance equipment, and promoting prevention programs.