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HR 3330 treats American Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands as states for federal criminal justice programs

Original title: To provide for American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas to be treated as States for certain criminal justice programs.

December 9, 2010

criminal justice territorial policy federal funding American Samoa Northern Mariana Islands

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Dec 9, 2010

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The Frame

What this does

This measure expands access to federal criminal justice grants and support services for two U.S. territories, potentially increasing the resources available for local law enforcement and judicial programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

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American Samoa

The territory becomes eligible for federal criminal justice programs previously reserved for states.

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

The territory becomes eligible for federal criminal justice programs previously reserved for states.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill allows American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to participate in federal criminal justice programs as if they were states. This change grants these territories eligibility for federal funding and resources previously restricted to states.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be treated as a state for criminal justice programs?

It means these territories would become eligible for federal grants and programs that are currently only available to the 50 states, potentially increasing funding for their local justice systems.

What is the current status of this bill?

As of July 27, 2009, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the Senate .

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Connected Entities

locationCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands“Territory to be treated as a state for criminal justice programs”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“Senate committee currently reviewing the bill”Map →

locationAmerican Samoa“Territory to be treated as a state for criminal justice programs”Map →

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