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Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa Criminal Justice Support Act
10/4/2025, 10:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5640
The bill titled "Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa Criminal Justice Support Act" was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 30, 2025. Further details on the purpose, key provisions, or specific directives of the bill are not provided in the context object.
Congressional Summary of HR 5640
Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa Criminal Justice Support Act
This bill increases the amount of state formula grant funds allocated to American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program.
Currently, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands are considered to be one state, and they split one JAG allocation with 67% going to American Samoa and 33% going to the Northern Mariana Islands.
This bill considers American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands to be separate states, which entitles each of them to a full JAG allocation.
Current Status of Bill HR 5640
Bill HR 5640 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 30, 2025. Bill HR 5640 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 30, 2025. Bill HR 5640's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 30, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5640
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5640
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5640
To amend the definition of State in title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, and for other purposes.
To amend the definition of State in title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5640
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