Bills · HR 2669
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2669Crime and Law Enforcement
Community First Act
INTRO APR 7· LAST ACTION APR 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses issues of jail overcrowding and the high costs associated with incarceration, which are problems many communities face. By offering financial incentives and support for local reforms, it encourages communities to find more effective and fair ways to handle individuals in their justice system. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to fewer people being held in jail pretrial, reduced racial disparities in incarceration, and a shift towards community-based solutions for issues like mental health and substance use. This could save taxpayer money and allow those funds to be reinvested into programs that support community well-being. If it doesn't become law, many communities might continue to struggle with high jail populations, associated costs, and limited resources for alternative programs.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new Department of Justice grant program for local communities.
This creates a dedicated federal funding stream to support local efforts in reducing jail populations.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes two types of grants: one for analysis and planning, and another for implementing strategies to reduce jail incarceration.
This allows communities to first study their unique challenges and then fund specific, data-driven solutions.
PROVISION 03
Requires grant recipients to achieve specific reductions in jail incarceration rates, starting with 5% in the first year and reaching 50% by the end of the grant term.
These strict targets ensure accountability and push communities towards significant reforms rather than minor adjustments.
PROVISION 04
Requires partnerships between local governments (or territories/Indian tribes) and at least one nonprofit organization to be eligible for grants.
This encourages collaboration between government entities and community-based groups, leveraging diverse expertise for justice reform.
PROVISION 05
Funds can be used for reducing cash bail, increasing pretrial services, providing early legal counsel, and expanding diversion programs.
This provision targets common drivers of jail incarceration and provides concrete strategies for reform.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 14
D· Missouri
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
34
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 14 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAPR 10
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1568)
APR 7
Introduced in House
APR 7
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2669
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 7, 2025
Last actionApr 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025
House BillHR 2669Crime and Law Enforcement
Community First Act
INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
14
COMPLEXITY
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