Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB10384

Caption

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to eligibility under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes.

Impact

If enacted, HB 10384 is set to affect how state and local law enforcement agencies acquire firearms. The bill introduces a compliance mechanism that would require law enforcement agencies to ensure that they do not purchase firearms from dealers identified as having a questionable record of sales. This could potentially reduce instances of firearms falling into the wrong hands, as it attempts to curtail practices that contribute to crime. The imposition of these certification requirements reflects a significant shift in the oversight and regulation of firearm acquisition by law enforcement entities, fostering an environment of enhanced scrutiny.

Summary

House Bill 10384, titled the Responsible Retirement of Law Enforcement Firearms Act of 2024, seeks to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 specifically concerning the eligibility requirements under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The bill emphasizes new certification requirements that prohibit applicants from engaging in certain firearm transactions with dealers who have been identified as problematic based on a history of firearm trace data. By implementing these requirements, the bill aims to enhance the accountability of law enforcement agencies in their procurement of firearms.

Contention

There may be notable points of contention surrounding HB 10384, particularly regarding the implications for law enforcement operations. Supporters argue that the bill is a necessary step toward responsible firearm management within law enforcement, promoting safer communities by preventing crimes linked to improperly traced firearms. Critics, however, may raise concerns about the practicality of implementing such stringent requirements, suggesting that they could hinder law enforcement efforts to obtain necessary equipment for public safety. The conversation around this bill will likely center on balancing effective policing against the risks posed by inadequate firearm tracing practices.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB10486

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program to help law enforcement agencies with civilian law enforcement tasks, and for other purposes.

US SB2298

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish the Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team grant program, and for other purposes.

US SB1897

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish the Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team grant program, and for other purposes.

US HB928

To repeal the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program and transfer funds under such program to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.

US HB10449

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide funding for innovations in community policing, mental health care, and community safety, and for other purposes.

US SB5546

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide funding for innovations in community policing, mental health care, and community safety, and for other purposes.

US HR1486

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3334) to provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8205) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that Byrne grant funds may be used for public safety report systems, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8790) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1469) ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decisionmaking and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan; and for other purposes.

US HB320

Safer Streets Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Justice to award grants to units of local governments and neighborhood or community-based organizations in jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime. Grants may be used to support law enforcement purposes or community violence prevention purposes, such as hiring additional officers, acquiring surveillance equipment, and promoting prevention programs.

US HB3457

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 with respect to the feral swine eradication and control program, and for other purposes.

US HB27

Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act This bill requires certain state and local prosecutors to report data on criminal referrals and outcomes of cases involving murder or non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson, or any offense involving the illegal use or possession of a firearm. The reporting requirement applies to state and local prosecutors in a jurisdiction with 380,000 or more persons that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. The report must contain data on cases referred for prosecution, cases declined for prosecution, cases resulting in a plea agreement with the defendant, cases initiated against defendants with previous arrests or convictions, and defendants charged who were released or eligible for bail.

Similar Bills

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