Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-02-14T13:30:08Z

Explore the details of House Bill 520 Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/14/2025, 1:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 520

Bill 119 HR 520 aims to make changes to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 by adding a new allowable use of funds provided through the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. The Byrne JAG program provides grants to state and local governments to support a variety of criminal justice initiatives.

The proposed amendment would allow grant recipients to use funds for the purpose of implementing programs that focus on preventing and addressing violent crime, including gun violence. This expansion of permissible uses of funds would give state and local governments more flexibility in how they allocate resources to combat crime in their communities.

In addition to the changes to the Byrne JAG program, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to crime control and public safety. The specific details of these additional provisions are not outlined in the summary, but it is clear that the overall goal of the bill is to enhance efforts to prevent and address violent crime in the United States. Overall, Bill 119 HR 520 seeks to strengthen the ability of state and local governments to address violent crime by expanding the allowable uses of funds provided through the Byrne JAG program. The bill reflects a commitment to improving public safety and reducing crime rates across the country.

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Current Status of Bill HR 520

Bill HR 520 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill HR 520 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2025. Bill HR 520's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 16, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 520

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 520

Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2025Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2025To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include an additional permissible use of amounts provided as grants under the Byrne JAG program, and for other purposes.

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