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Support for High-Crime Cities: Funding for Safety Initiatives

This act aims to enhance safety in cities with high crime rates. It establishes a grant program for local governments and organizations, allowing them to use funds for hiring more law enforcement officers, investing in surveillance equipment, or implementing violence prevention programs. The goal is to directly reduce crime and increase residents' sense of security in the most affected areas.
Key points
Cities with high violent crime rates (twice the national average and population over 100,000) are eligible for grants.
Funds can be used for hiring additional law enforcement, purchasing surveillance equipment, and prevention programs.
Additional emergency grants are available for jurisdictions experiencing a 10% or more increase in violent crime year-over-year.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6440
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2022-01-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safer Streets Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6440.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Cities with high violent crime rates (twice the national average and population over 100,000) are eligible for grants.
  • Funds can be used for hiring additional law enforcement, purchasing surveillance equipment, and prevention programs.
  • Additional emergency grants are available for jurisdictions experiencing a 10% or more increase in violent crime year-over-year.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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