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Safer Streets Act of 2022

Introduced: January 20, 2022 Introduced by: Cohen, Steve Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 20, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 20, 2022
Introduced in House
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Safer Streets Act of 2022

This bill directs the Department of Justice to award grants to units of local governments and neighborhood or community-based organizations in jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime. Grants may be used to support law enforcement purposes or community violence prevention purposes, such as hiring additional officers, acquiring surveillance equipment, and promoting prevention programs.

What's happening now November 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6440: Safer Streets Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6440/
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"H.R. 6440: Safer Streets Act of 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6440/.
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H.R. 6440, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6440/.
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