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Community Safety Act of 2019

11/1/2022, 4:32 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 4882

Community Safety Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants for technical assistance and training to improve responses to and reduce recidivism associated with people who have mental illnesses and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Additionally, the bill extends through FY2025 the mental health training grant program of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Current Status of Bill HR 4882

Bill HR 4882 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 28, 2019. Bill HR 4882 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on October 28, 2019.  Bill HR 4882's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of December 18, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4882

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4882

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Employment and training programs
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Mental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4882

Community Safety Act of 2019
To authorize the Attorney General to make grants to provide training to improve police responses for people with mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities, to increase the authorization of appropriations for mental health awareness training grants, and for other purposes.
Community Safety Act of 2019

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