Stop Gang Violence Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8856
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-15: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-15T18:53:55Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation aims to encourage units of local government to share information on suspected gang-related offenses with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including the National Gang Intelligence Center, by linking such reporting to priority consideration for federal grant funding.
Key Provisions
- The bill amends Section 505(f) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10156(f)).
- It adds language requiring priority consideration for jurisdictions that include gang affiliation details in their reports to the FBI when applying for Byrne-JAG grants.
- The short title is the "Stop Gang Violence Act."
Significant Changes to Existing Law The amendment inserts a new reporting incentive into the existing Byrne-JAG grant framework, expanding the criteria for priority consideration beyond current requirements to specifically reward the inclusion of gang-related offense data.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Local governments may increase data sharing with the FBI and National Gang Intelligence Center; the Department of Justice may adjust grant prioritization processes.
- Citizens: Could lead to improved federal tracking of gang activity, potentially affecting local law enforcement strategies.
- No direct effects on international relations are addressed in the bill.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Units of local government applying for Byrne-JAG grants.
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Gang Intelligence Center.
- State and local criminal justice agencies involved in grant administration and gang-related reporting.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The bill operates within the established federal grant authority under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act and does not introduce new regulatory mandates, focusing instead on voluntary incentives tied to existing funding mechanisms.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (6)
Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17], Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13], Rep. Fuller, Clay [R-GA-14], Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-15: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2026-05-15: Introduced in House
- 2026-05-15: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Stop Gang Violence Act — issued 2026-05-15 — PDF (2 pages)