On Wednesday, July 13, 2011, the House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill, which provides $70 million for Second Chance Act Programs. The bill, which contains $50.2 billion in total budget authority, provides $1.04 billion for state and local law enforcement programs, including:
$9.96 million for Mentally Ill Offender Act (JMCHP)
$357 million for Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants
$6 million for Byrne Competitive Grants
$40 million for Drug Courts
$12 million for Prison Rape Prevention and Prosecution
$15 million for Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
Committee approval is only the first step in the appropriations process. The appropriations bills must be passed by both the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, as well as the full House and Senate.
Source: The Council of States Government Justice Center
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