SERVE Our Communities Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering Our Communities Act or the SERVE Our Communities Act

This bill authorizes the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to states and local governments for mentoring, transitional services, and training to help offenders successfully reintegrate back into the community after incarceration. To be eligible for a grant, a state or local government must take steps to prevent repeat offenses by violent offenders and allow a state court or magistrate to consider the danger an individual poses to the community when determining bail or pretrial release conditions.

Bill 118 hr 304, also known as the SERVE Our Communities Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and resources to communities across the country through the expansion of national service programs.

One of the key provisions of the SERVE Our Communities Act is the establishment of a new grant program that would provide funding to organizations that engage in community service activities. These grants would be used to support a wide range of projects, including disaster relief efforts, environmental conservation initiatives, and programs aimed at addressing poverty and homelessness.

Additionally, the bill seeks to increase the number of AmeriCorps and Senior Corps volunteers by expanding recruitment efforts and providing incentives for individuals to participate in these programs. This would help to strengthen the national service infrastructure and ensure that more communities have access to the support they need. Overall, the SERVE Our Communities Act is aimed at promoting civic engagement and community involvement by providing resources and support to organizations and individuals who are working to make a positive impact in their communities. If passed, this legislation has the potential to significantly enhance the ability of communities across the country to address pressing social and environmental challenges.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 304
Introduced on
2023-01-11
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/11/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering Our Communities Act or the SERVE Our Communities Act

This bill authorizes the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to states and local governments for mentoring, transitional services, and training to help offenders successfully reintegrate back into the community after incarceration. To be eligible for a grant, a state or local government must take steps to prevent repeat offenses by violent offenders and allow a state court or magistrate to consider the danger an individual poses to the community when determining bail or pretrial release conditions.

Bill 118 hr 304, also known as the SERVE Our Communities Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and resources to communities across the country through the expansion of national service programs.

One of the key provisions of the SERVE Our Communities Act is the establishment of a new grant program that would provide funding to organizations that engage in community service activities. These grants would be used to support a wide range of projects, including disaster relief efforts, environmental conservation initiatives, and programs aimed at addressing poverty and homelessness.

Additionally, the bill seeks to increase the number of AmeriCorps and Senior Corps volunteers by expanding recruitment efforts and providing incentives for individuals to participate in these programs. This would help to strengthen the national service infrastructure and ensure that more communities have access to the support they need. Overall, the SERVE Our Communities Act is aimed at promoting civic engagement and community involvement by providing resources and support to organizations and individuals who are working to make a positive impact in their communities. If passed, this legislation has the potential to significantly enhance the ability of communities across the country to address pressing social and environmental challenges.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo authorize grants for States, and units of local government that take efforts to stop enabling repeat violence, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement
Potential Impact
Community life and organization•
Correctional facilities and imprisonment•
Criminal procedure and sentencing•
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use•
Employee hiring•
Employment and training programs•
Family services•
Health care coverage and access•
Intergovernmental relations•
Law enforcement administration and funding•
Mental health•
State and local courts•
Violent crime

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Member:  Nick LaLota
Member:  Nicholas A. Langworthy
Committee:  Judiciary

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/13/2023

Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering Our Communities Act or the SERVE Our Communities Act

This bill authorizes the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to states and local governments for mentoring, transit...

Latest Action1/11/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.