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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.

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

Policy 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.

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