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Grants for States to Combat Repeat Violence and Enhance Community Safety.

This act aims to provide financial support to states and local governments that take steps to reduce repeat violence. Funds can be used to hire more law enforcement officers and prosecutors, and for public education programs to improve community-police relations. Citizens may experience increased safety through better law enforcement and prevention programs.
Key points
State courts can consider community danger when setting bail or pretrial release conditions.
Funding available for states and local governments that hire more law enforcement and prosecutorial staff.
Financial support for public education programs to improve community-police relations.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_304
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Process start date: 2023-01-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SERVE Our Communities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_304.

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 2023-01-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • State courts can consider community danger when setting bail or pretrial release conditions.
  • Funding available for states and local governments that hire more law enforcement and prosecutorial staff.
  • Financial support for public education programs to improve community-police relations.
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. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Security Local Government