Bills · HR 3039
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3039Crime and Law Enforcement
PROSPER Act of 2025
INTRO APR 28· LAST ACTION APR 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it attempts to address the issue of youth gun violence by funding prevention programs that focus on community-level interventions rather than solely relying on law enforcement. By prioritizing healing, skill-building, and mentorship, it aims to tackle the root causes that might lead young people to gun violence, such as past trauma, lack of opportunities, and absence of positive role models.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide dedicated federal funding for strategies that are "evidence-informed" and "trauma-informed," meaning they are based on proven methods and address the psychological impacts of violence. Without this bill, such comprehensive, federally supported programs focused specifically on youth gun violence prevention and healing might not receive dedicated funding, potentially leaving vulnerable youth without access to crucial support systems.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to eligible organizations for youth gun violence prevention programs.
This creates a formal federal program to fund community-led efforts aimed at reducing gun violence among young people.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that grant-funded programs must use evidence-informed, culturally competent, trauma-informed, and inclusive strategies.
This ensures that the programs are effective, sensitive to diverse backgrounds, and address the underlying psychological impacts on youth.
PROVISION 03
Lists specific activities for which grant funds can be used, including healing trauma, promoting youth empowerment, connecting youth to mentors and mental health professionals, fostering community engagement, and providing gun safety education.
These details outline the comprehensive and multi-faceted approach the bill encourages for preventing youth gun violence.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $25,000,000 annually for these specific programs from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, as part of broader juvenile justice appropriations.
This provision allocates specific federal funding to support the new youth gun violence prevention initiative for a five-year period.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
3
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46
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DEM 6 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 28
Introduced in House
APR 28
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3039
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 28, 2025
Last actionApr 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 28, 2025
House BillHR 3039Crime and Law Enforcement
PROSPER Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 28, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 28, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
6
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