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Amending State Definition in Crime Control Act

This bill modifies the definition of "State" within a key crime control act. Specifically, it simplifies how the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is referred to in the legislation. For citizens, this means clearer legal language regarding crime-fighting support for this territory.
Key points
Simplifies the definition of "State" in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968.
The change clarifies how the Northern Mariana Islands are referenced for federal crime-fighting support programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4582
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-07-20