I
115th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3845
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 27, 2017
Mr. Cárdenas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To establish a grant program to incentivize States to reduce prison populations, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Reverse Mass Incarceration Act of 2017
.
Grant program
In general
Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Street Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3711 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
State prison population reduction grant program
Grant program
In general
The Attorney General may make grants to States to assist States in reducing crime rates and incarcerations.
Eligibility
A State shall be eligible to receive a grant under this section if the State demonstrates that, during the 3-year period preceding the application for a grant under this section—
the total number of individuals incarcerated in correctional or detention facilities in the State was reduced by not less than 7 percent; and
the rate of crime within the State did not increase by more than 3 percent.
Application
An eligible State seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application in such form and manner and at such time as the Attorney General requires, which shall include a clear methodology based on population size and other factors.
Use of grant funds
A grant awarded under this section shall be used by a State to implement evidence-based programs designed to reduce crime rates and incarcerations.
.
Authorization of appropriations
Section 1001(a) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3793(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part MM $2,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2027.
.