Bill 118 HR 4384, also known as the Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act of 2023, aims to reauthorize and strengthen the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program. The PSN program was originally established in 2001 to reduce violent crime by fostering collaboration among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
The key provisions of this bill include:
1. Reauthorizing the PSN program for five years, providing funding for initiatives aimed at reducing violent crime in communities across the country.
2. Enhancing coordination and communication among law enforcement agencies at all levels to target and prosecute violent offenders.
3. Providing resources for community-based crime prevention programs, such as youth mentoring and intervention programs, to address the root causes of violence.
4. Supporting research and data collection efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of PSN initiatives and identify best practices for reducing violent crime.
Overall, the Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act of 2023 seeks to build on the success of the PSN program and continue its efforts to make communities safer by targeting and prosecuting violent offenders and addressing the underlying factors that contribute to crime.