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Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act of 2018

This bill authorizes the Project Safe Neighborhoods Block Grant Program within the Department of Justice.

The purpose of the grant program is to foster and improve partnerships to create safer neighborhoods through sustained reductions in crimes by (1) developing and executing comprehensive strategic plans, (2) developing evidence-based intervention and prevention initiatives, and (3) collecting data on outcomes.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-04-18IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2264-2265)Senate
2018-04-18IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Crime prevention
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Human trafficking
  • Juvenile crime and gang violence
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Organized crime
  • Violent crime

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