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House joint resolution · 119th Congress

H.J.Res. 1267: Coastal Small Business Relief Act of 2026

Would change how the federal government funds and runs criminal justice programs.

Introduced April 3, 2026 by Rep. Joel Tran [R-GA-6] · 5 cosponsors · Crime and Law Enforcement

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  3. Passed one chamber

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  4. Passed both chambers

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  5. To the President

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Plain language explanation

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H.J.Res. 1267 would create a grant program for criminal justice programs. The agency would have to publish results every year and report to Congress.

Not established in the record:

  • How many communities would receive a grant in the first year.

What this measure does

This bill would set up a new grant program for criminal justice programs and make the agency publish yearly results.

Introduced in House · April 3, 2026

Subjects

Judicial procedure, Fraud, State courts

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