To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to condition eligibility for grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress finds the following: There are an estimated 70,000,000 adults in the United States with an arrest or conviction history and creates eligibility for grants under the Byrne JAG program Section 505(a) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. It relies on reporting requirements, definition changes, grants, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Education, Criminal Justice, Finance, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could face lower compliance burdens, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities would take on compliance duties, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires findings Congress finds the following: There are an estimated 70,000,000 adults in the United States with an arrest or conviction history.
- Creates eligibility for grants under the Byrne JAG program Section 505(a) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress finds the following: There are an estimated 70,000,000 adults in the United States with an arrest or conviction history and creates eligibility for grants under the Byrne JAG program Section 505(a) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Criminal Justice, Finance, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill requires findings Congress finds the following: There are an estimated 70,000,000 adults in the United States with an arrest or conviction history and creates eligibility for grants under the Byrne JAG program Section 505(a) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Trone (for himself and Ms. Waters) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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