HR 1644 · 101th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

To authorize the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to assist in the construction of maximum security correctional facilities in States that have career criminal laws.

Introduced 1989-03-23· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Denny [R-OR-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.(1989-05-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to assist in the construction of maximum security correctional facilities in States that have laws regarding the sentencing and incarceration of career criminals. Sets forth procedures and requirements for a State to apply for such a grant, including a reasonable assurance that the State will use non-Federal funds to pay at least half of the total cost for the construction of the facility. Establishes criteria for approval of grant applications. Authorizes the United States to recover funds calculated according to a specified formula from a State receiving a grant if, within ten years, the State ceases to operate the facility as a maximum security correctional facility or repeals its career criminal laws. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992.…

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Cosponsors (14)

4 Democrats10 Republicans