US HB2614 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 23 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 23 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Reducing Gangs and Recidivism Act of 2017 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) to report to Congress on recidivism. Additionally, the bill directs the BJS to provide technical assistance for states to implement best practices to combat gangs. DOJ must also evaluate and report to Congress on the effectiveness of DOJ programs in combating gangs.
Title
Reducing Gangs and Recidivism Act of 2017
Sponsors
| Rep. Jerry McNerney [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-26 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
| 2017-05-23 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2017-05-23 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Crime and law enforcement
Crime prevention
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Law enforcement administration and funding
Performance measurement
Crime and law enforcement
Crime prevention
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Law enforcement administration and funding
Performance measurement
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2614/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2614/BILLS-115hr2614ih.pdf |
