The HIRRE Prosecutors Act directs the Attorney General to establish a new federal grant program to help states, territories, local governments, and tribal governments hire and retain prosecutors and their support staff. The program must be set up within one year of enactment and will award competitive grants that cover up to 75 percent of project costs, with recipients responsible for at least 25 percent matching funds (though the Attorney General can waive this requirement in cases of financial hardship). The bill prioritizes applications that hire new prosecutors, rehire laid-off prosecutors, or serve tribal, remote, or rural areas. Grant funds may only be used for hiring, retaining, and training prosecutors and support staff, and the legislation includes performance monitoring requirements and allows the Attorney General to suspend funding for non-compliance. The bill authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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