0
0
0
A bill to direct the Attorney General to establish a single grant program to make grants to hire prosecutors, and for other purposes.
8/21/2024, 1:26 AM
Summary of Bill S 4820
Bill 118 s 4820, also known as the "Prosecutor Hiring Grant Program Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to create a single grant program overseen by the Attorney General. This program would provide funding to hire prosecutors across the United States. The main goal of this bill is to increase the number of prosecutors in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
The bill does not specify the exact amount of funding that would be allocated to this grant program, but it does outline the criteria that would be used to determine which jurisdictions would receive funding. These criteria include the number of pending cases, the crime rate in the jurisdiction, and the availability of resources for hiring prosecutors.
In addition to providing funding for hiring prosecutors, the bill also includes provisions for training and support for these new hires. This is intended to ensure that the prosecutors hired through this grant program are well-equipped to handle their responsibilities and contribute to the overall improvement of the criminal justice system. Overall, the Prosecutor Hiring Grant Program Act is aimed at addressing the shortage of prosecutors in many jurisdictions and improving the functioning of the criminal justice system. It is a bipartisan effort to provide resources and support to help ensure that justice is served effectively and efficiently across the country.
The bill does not specify the exact amount of funding that would be allocated to this grant program, but it does outline the criteria that would be used to determine which jurisdictions would receive funding. These criteria include the number of pending cases, the crime rate in the jurisdiction, and the availability of resources for hiring prosecutors.
In addition to providing funding for hiring prosecutors, the bill also includes provisions for training and support for these new hires. This is intended to ensure that the prosecutors hired through this grant program are well-equipped to handle their responsibilities and contribute to the overall improvement of the criminal justice system. Overall, the Prosecutor Hiring Grant Program Act is aimed at addressing the shortage of prosecutors in many jurisdictions and improving the functioning of the criminal justice system. It is a bipartisan effort to provide resources and support to help ensure that justice is served effectively and efficiently across the country.
Current Status of Bill S 4820
Bill S 4820 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2024. Bill S 4820 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 29, 2024. Bill S 4820's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 29, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4820
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4820
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4820
A bill to direct the Attorney General to establish a single grant program to make grants to hire prosecutors, and for other purposes.
A bill to direct the Attorney General to establish a single grant program to make grants to hire prosecutors, and for other purposes.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4820
Latest Bills
Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2026
Bill HR 8533May 15, 2026
Answering the Call Act of 2026
Bill HR 8367May 15, 2026
A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require only foreign entities to report beneficial ownership information, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4419May 15, 2026
The FBI Hiring Review Act
Bill S 4326May 15, 2026
Gas Tax Suspension Act
Bill S 4485May 15, 2026
Speedy Tariff Refund Act of 2026
Bill S 4364May 15, 2026
Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Bill S 4429May 15, 2026
Promoting Police Leadership Act
Bill S 4394May 15, 2026
TREY'S Law
Bill S 3966May 15, 2026
Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025
Bill S 825May 15, 2026
