HR 6265 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to provide a comprehensive, coordinated approach to the problems of juvenile delinquency, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1973-03-28· Sponsored by Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7]· 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 House Committee on Education and Labor.(1973-03-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: Findings and Declaration of Purpose - Sets forth the purposes of this Act. Title II: Federal Assistance for State and Local Programs - Authorizes appropriations of $50,000,000, for fiscal year 1973; $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1974; $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; and $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 to assist the States in planning, establishing, operating, coordinating, and evaluating projects for the development of more effective education, training, research, prevention, diversion, treatment, and rehabilitation programs to deal with juvenile delinquency. Provides that funds under this part are to be allocated equitably among the States on the basis of the relative population of people under age 18, financial need, and need for more effective juvenile delinquency programs as defined in this Act. Provides that no allotment to any State, except the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, shall be less than $200,000. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to reallocate unused or surplus funds to other States, as he deems advisable. Provides for fiscal control and fund accounting procedures necessary to as…

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1 Democrat