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Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Introduced on June 14, 2024 by
Jill Tokuda
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Last updated 8/8/2024
Authorizes the Attorney General to provide grants for firearm destruction activities.
Eligible entities include State, Tribal, and local governments, as well as law enforcement agencies.
Grants are awarded on a competitive basis to assist in firearm destruction efforts.
Applicants must submit detailed applications outlining their plans for firearm destruction and partnerships.
Grants are limited to a duration of two years.
Grantees must maintain written policies on firearm destruction and provide documented proof of destruction.
Funds can be used for purchasing equipment, contracting destruction services, and training staff.
Administrative costs for managing the grant program are capped at 10% of the total funds.
One-third of the total appropriated funding is reserved for applicants from small urban and rural areas.
Authorizes $15 million in appropriations for each fiscal year from 2025 to 2030.
