March 29, 2024

Hoyer Praises Community Safety Legislation

Behavioral Health Unit

“These four bills that the House has just passed take a comprehensive approach to keeping our communities safe. They ensure small and medium-sized police departments receive the federal funding and support they deserve while maintaining accountability, authorize new federal grants for mental-health crisis response, invest in community violence interruption programs that prevent and mediate disputes before they escalate, and provide additional funds to solve unsolved gun crimes and ensure justice for victims.”