H.R. 7719: Securing Our Streets Act of 2026

This legislation, known as the Securing Our Streets Act of 2026, aims to provide financial assistance to states in order to increase the incarceration and deterrence of repeat offenders, particularly those who have committed violent crimes.

Grant Program

The bill establishes a grant program overseen by the Attorney General of the United States. The grants are to be awarded to states that meet specific criteria designed to strengthen their criminal justice approaches regarding repeat offenders.

Eligibility Criteria for States

To qualify for the grants, states must have laws or policies that require the following:

• Repeat offenders to serve at least 85% of their imposed sentences.
• Pretrial detention for individuals charged with violent crimes who pose a clear threat to public safety.
• Life imprisonment for individuals convicted of three separate violent offenses that occurred at different times.

Uses of Grant Funds

States that receive funding through these grants are required to use the money for specific purposes, which include:

• Constructing secure correctional facilities.
• Expanding the capacity to incarcerate offenders who have committed violent crimes.
• Training and supporting correctional staff.

Funding Authorization

The legislation authorizes up to $10 billion in federal funds for the years 2027 through 2031 to support the grant program and related initiatives.

Implementation Timeline

The program is intended to begin operation within 180 days following the enactment of the bill.

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