Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act

Hozzl · 2024-11-14T00:08:15Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8205 Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/14/2024, 12:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8205

Bill 118 hr 8205, also known as the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance public safety by preventing violent offenders from being released back into society.

The bill proposes several key measures to achieve this goal. First, it calls for the establishment of a national database of violent offenders, which would be accessible to law enforcement agencies across the country. This database would help ensure that repeat offenders are not able to slip through the cracks and continue to commit violent crimes.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for stricter sentencing guidelines for violent offenders. This would mean longer prison sentences for those convicted of violent crimes, with the aim of keeping them off the streets and away from potential victims. Furthermore, the bill calls for increased funding for programs aimed at rehabilitating violent offenders and reducing recidivism rates. By providing resources for education, job training, and mental health services, the hope is that these individuals can successfully reintegrate into society without posing a threat to public safety. Overall, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of violent crime in a proactive and effective manner. By implementing these measures, the bill aims to make communities safer and reduce the likelihood of individuals reoffending.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8205

Bill HR 8205 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since November 12, 2024. Bill HR 8205 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 1, 2024. Bill HR 8205's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of November 12, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8205

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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Criminal procedure and sentencingFraud offenses and financial crimes

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8205

Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets ActKeeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets ActTo amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bailKeeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets ActKeeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets ActTo amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that Byrne grant funds may be used for public safety report systems, and for other purposes.

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