House Bill 3738
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Safer Streets Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3738
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
July 12, 2019
08/06/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
07/12/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/12/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:39 PM