The STOP Violence Act of 2025 amends existing federal crime prevention law to provide $20 million in grants to help protect public gathering spaces from mass violence. The funding would go to states, local governments, and nonprofit victim services organizations to offer compensation, training, and technical assistance to facilities like schools, shopping centers, places of worship, and entertainment venues. The bill defines "mass violence" to include active shooter incidents and targeted violence by individuals with known connections to law enforcement. This legislation represents a targeted federal funding effort to help public assembly facilities prepare for and prevent violent attacks, with implementation overseen by the U.S. Attorney General.
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