Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB1646

Introduced
5/17/23  

Caption

Gang Activity Reporting Act of 2023

Impact

Should the bill be enacted, it would lead to the implementation of a structured reporting mechanism regarding gang-related activities. This includes the gathering of statistics on gang-related arrests, firearms seized, and other significant data over a ten-year period preceding report submissions. Such a requirement is expected to enhance collaboration between federal agencies, including the Department of Justice and the FBI, improving overall federal oversight and strategic responses to gang violence across the United States.

Summary

Senate Bill 1646, also known as the Gang Activity Reporting Act of 2023, aims to amend Title 28 of the United States Code by establishing a requirement for the Attorney General to submit an annual report on gang activity to Congress. The bill identifies the rise in violent crime, citing over a 30% increase in murder rates since 2020, and highlights the role gangs play in this violence as they are responsible for approximately 48% of violent crime in the U.S. The bill emphasizes the necessity of accurate and timely data on gang activity to inform policymakers and develop effective crime reduction strategies.

Contention

Despite its intention, the bill may face scrutiny regarding its impact on local law enforcement autonomy and potential privacy issues stemming from extensive data collection. Critics could argue that mandated reporting could lead to an overreach by federal authorities into state and local jurisdictions, complicating operational processes for law enforcement and neglecting specific localized approaches to crime prevention and management. Ensuring that the bill balances data collection with the rights of individuals and the needs of local law enforcement will be crucial as discussions progress.

Companion Bills

US HB3769

Related Gang Activity Reporting Act of 2023

Previously Filed As

US HB3769

Gang Activity Reporting Act of 2023

US HB3399

Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2023

US SB1541

Classification Reform Act of 2023

US SB123

BAD IRS Activities Act Blocking the Adverse and Dramatic Increased Reliance on Surveillance Activities Act

US HB4790

Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings from Politics Act Businesses Over Activists Act Guiding Uniform and Responsible Disclosure Requirements and Information Limits Act of 2023 American FIRST Act of 2023 American Financial Institution Regulatory Sovereignty and Transparency Act of 2023

US HB4365

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024

US HB1120

DEMOCRACIA Act Denying Earnings to the Military Oligarchy in Cuba and Restricting Activities of the Cuban Intelligence Apparatus Act

US HB632

Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2023

US HB3363

VA Canine Reporting Act of 2023

US HB4367

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024

Similar Bills

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