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SERVE Our Communities Act

USA119th CongressHR-198| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
Claudia Tenney

Claudia Tenney

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (6)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering Our Communities Act" (SERVE Our Communities Act) establishes a grant program, administered by the Attorney General, to provide financial assistance to eligible states and units of local government. To qualify, jurisdictions must allow state courts or magistrates to consider the danger an individual poses to the community when determining bail or pretrial release conditions. Additionally, they must have taken steps in the previous year to prevent repeat offenses by violent offenders, such as enacting relevant laws, expanding efforts to hire and retain law enforcement officers and prosecutorial staff , or administering public education programs. Funds received can be used for purposes described in the Second Chance Act of 2007, supporting initiatives to reduce recidivism and improve public safety. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to fund this program.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5797
SERVE Our Communities Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-304
SERVE Our Communities Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5797
    SERVE Our Communities Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-304
    SERVE Our Communities Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Community life and organizationCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsFamily servicesHealth care coverage and accessIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingMental healthState and local courtsViolent crime

SERVE Our Communities Act

USA119th CongressHR-198| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
The "Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering Our Communities Act" (SERVE Our Communities Act) establishes a grant program, administered by the Attorney General, to provide financial assistance to eligible states and units of local government. To qualify, jurisdictions must allow state courts or magistrates to consider the danger an individual poses to the community when determining bail or pretrial release conditions. Additionally, they must have taken steps in the previous year to prevent repeat offenses by violent offenders, such as enacting relevant laws, expanding efforts to hire and retain law enforcement officers and prosecutorial staff , or administering public education programs. Funds received can be used for purposes described in the Second Chance Act of 2007, supporting initiatives to reduce recidivism and improve public safety. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to fund this program.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5797
SERVE Our Communities Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-304
SERVE Our Communities Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5797
    SERVE Our Communities Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-304
    SERVE Our Communities Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Claudia Tenney

Claudia Tenney

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (6)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community life and organizationCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsFamily servicesHealth care coverage and accessIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingMental healthState and local courtsViolent crime