Who Stands With Americans?

H.R. 5768 · 117th Congress

Grants to solve violent crimes

Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Act

Helps AmericansBill text on congress.govLobbying on OpenSecrets

What it does

Creates a $100 million a year grant program to help police departments solve homicides and shootings.

Outcome

Passed the House on September 22, 2022. Not taken up by the Senate.

The test

PillarQuestionAnswerWhy
EconomyWho gets the money or the tax break?Helps AmericansPublic money to local police for clearing violent cases.
Everyday lifeDoes it protect or undercut American jobs, wages and public safety?Helps AmericansAims directly at solving murders and shootings.

Votes counted: House 250–178 on Sep 22, 2022.