Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act of 2025
Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act of 2025 – Summary **What It Does:** This bill would reauthorize and continue funding for the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program, a federal initiative that coordinates law enforcement efforts to reduce gun violence and violent crime in communities. If passed, it would provide ongoing federal support and resources for prosecutors, police departments, and community organizations to work together on crime prevention strategies. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects law enforcement agencies, federal prosecutors, and communities experiencing gun violence and violent crime. It also impacts federal employees involved in administering the program and could influence local hiring and staffing at police departments that participate in PSN initiatives. **Current Status:** HR 1726 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House.
The bill was introduced by Representative Joe Neguse (D-Colorado) in the 119th Congress. No companion Senate bill has been identified at this time, meaning it would need to go through the legislative process before becoming law.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.