A bill to authorize grants to States to collect and analyze data from State law enforcement agencies on the number of migrants in the United States who have been charged or convicted of a criminal offense.

# Summary of S 3955 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would provide federal funding (grants) to individual states to help them collect and organize data about immigrants who have been arrested or convicted of crimes. Specifically, states would use these grants to gather information from their local law enforcement agencies about how many immigrants have been charged with or convicted of criminal offenses, then analyze that data. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill would primarily affect state law enforcement agencies and immigration-related policy discussions. By creating a standardized system for collecting this crime data across states, the bill aims to provide clearer statistics on immigrant involvement in the criminal justice system.

The information gathered would likely be used to inform future policy decisions at the state and federal levels. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in either chamber of Congress. It was sponsored by Senator Marsha Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee.