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New Federal Grants to Hire and Retain Prosecutors and Support Staff.

This bill establishes a new federal grant program to help state, local, and tribal governments hire, train, and retain prosecutors and their support staff. The goal is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the justice system, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Citizens may benefit from faster case processing and potentially improved public safety due to better-staffed prosecutor offices.
Key points
Creates a competitive grant program to fund the hiring, retention, and training of prosecutors and support staff across the country.
Prioritizes funding for rural, remote, and tribal jurisdictions, and for rehiring prosecutors laid off due to budget cuts.
Authorizes $10 million annually from 2025 through 2029 to strengthen local prosecution efforts, requiring local funds to supplement, not replace, federal funds.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4820
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2024-07-29