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H.R. 8780

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To direct the Attorney General to authorize the youth gun violence prevention program.
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Committee
Latest Action · June 18, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
June 18, 2024
Cosponsors (3)
3D 0R
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The PROSPER Act of 2024 directs the U.S. Attorney General to establish and run a youth gun violence prevention program. The legislation authorizes $100 million annually for grants supporting juvenile justice programs from fiscal year 2025 through 2030, with $25 million of that amount specifically dedicated to youth gun violence prevention efforts. This program would affect communities struggling with youth violence and organizations working on juvenile justice issues. The bill focuses on prevention, safety, youth empowerment, and resilience as strategies to address gun violence involving young people.

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