| WASHINGTON, D.C. – After years of drastic cuts in state and local law enforcement, Congressman Marion Berry (AR-01) voted to reverse the trend with the passage of the Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations bill. This legislation aims to make our communities safer meanwhile advancing science and technology programs to keep America competitive in the global market. The bill passed the House by a vote of 281 to 142.
"According to recent studies, crime has been on the rise and we cannot allow this trend to endanger our families and communities any longer," said Berry. "This funding will provide local law enforcement with the tools they need to do their jobs. This bill makes crime fighting and investments in science and technology a priority and I'm proud to support this legislation that will protect America and keep our country competitive in the global market."
Local Projects Include:
$100,000 - Crittenden County Methamphetamine Enforcement
$100,000 - Cleburne County Methamphetamine Enforcement
$50,000 - Searcy County Methamphetamine Enforcement
$200,000 - Lyon College Campus Access System
$150,000 - Save the Children Rural Literacy Program (Helena)
Key Provisions of the Bill Include:
Law Enforcement:
$100 million for Community Oriented Policing Services
$600 million for Byrne Justice Assistance Grants
$400 million for Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Programs
$13 million for Violence Against Women programs
Science and Innovation:
$1.9 billion to understand global climate change and combat global warming
$830 million for the National Institute of Standards and Technology Research
Congressman Berry is a member of the Appropriations Energy and Water, Military Construction, and Transportation Housing and Urban Development subcommittees as well as the Budget Committee.
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