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Congress Recommends Federal Action to Combat Violent Crime in Major Cities.

Congress expresses its view that a future presidential administration should consider implementing a policy similar to Operation Legend to tackle rising violent crime in major US cities. This involves deploying federal law enforcement agents to assist local police and providing significant funding for hiring and training more officers. The goal is to enhance public safety by ensuring stricter sentences for repeat offenders and preventing dangerous individuals from returning to communities through pretrial detention.
Key points
Recommendation to deploy federal law enforcement agents to assist local police in cities struggling with high violent crime rates.
Proposal to allocate substantial grant funding for hiring, training, and awarding bonuses to local law enforcement officers.
Focus on stricter sentences for repeat offenders and utilizing tools like bail and pretrial detention to keep dangerous criminals off the streets.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SCONRES_38
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2024-07-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Operation Legend was successful in reducing and combating violent crime in the largest cities of the United States and that a future presidential administration committed to enforcing and maintaining law and order should consider implementing a similar policy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SCONRES_38.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Recommendation to deploy federal law enforcement agents to assist local police in cities struggling with high violent crime rates.
  • Proposal to allocate substantial grant funding for hiring, training, and awarding bonuses to local law enforcement officers.
  • Focus on stricter sentences for repeat offenders and utilizing tools like bail and pretrial detention to keep dangerous criminals off the streets.
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 Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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