Bill · H.R. 4103· House(119-HR-4103)

Break the Cycle of Violence Act

Age: 53 years

Nevada

Introduced: 6/24/2025
Last activity: 6/24/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Steven Horsford
Cosponsors: - 121 - 0

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This legislation is titled the Break the Cycle of Violence Act and focuses on investing in community-based violence reduction initiatives. It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor to award grants for programs aimed at stopping community and gun violence. The bill establishes new offices and a response center to oversee these grants, provide technical assistance, and coordinate research. Additionally, it provides funding for year-round job training and workforce programs for young people in communities affected by gun violence. The measure authorizes billions of dollars in appropriations across multiple fiscal years to support these community efforts and economic opportunities.

Yes· 3 of 21

Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically provides job training and workforce programs for 'opportunity youth' ages 16-25.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7
The bill specifically targets disproportionately impacted communities of color through violence reduction and economic initiatives.
Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill targets the reduction of violence that disproportionately affects children and teens.