A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 levels through 2012.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 110-294.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize appropriations for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program through FY2012.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize federal appropriations for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 funding levels through fiscal year 2012. The program provides financial support to state and local governments to improve criminal justice systems and law enforcement efforts.
The bill extends funding authorization for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program through 2012 at 2006 funding levels, supporting ongoing federal assistance to state and local criminal justice initiatives.
- Authorizes appropriations for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program through fiscal year 2012.
- Maintains funding at the levels established in fiscal year 2006.
- Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to continue federal support for state and local law enforcement and criminal justice improvements.
['State and local law enforcement agencies', 'Criminal justice organizations', 'Communities served by these agencies']
['The bill authorizes funding at fixed 2006 levels, which may not account for inflation or changing needs over time.', 'No details are provided on oversight mechanisms to ensure effective use of funds.', 'The bill text is not provided, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions or changes.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 110th Congress and was signed into law on July 30, 2008, reflecting bipartisan support for continuing federal grants to support state and local criminal justice efforts under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
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['Continued federal funding may support sustained or expanded criminal justice programs at the state and local level.', 'Fixed funding levels could constrain program growth or adaptation to new challenges in crime and law enforcement.', 'Ongoing federal support may influence state and local budget priorities related to criminal justice.']
The absence of the full bill text limits detailed analysis of specific provisions, oversight mechanisms, or enforcement language. Monitoring how fixed funding levels impact program effectiveness over time is important for transparency and accountability.
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