H.R. 320 · 118th Congress
Safer Streets Act of 2023
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Steve Cohen
- Introduced
- 2023-01-12
- Latest action
- 2023-01-12 · Introduced in House
Summary
Safer Streets Act of 2023
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.