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Expresses support for designating April 2025 as Parkinson's Awareness Month to raise awareness, promote research, and support those affected by the disease.
Wesley Bell
Representative
MO
Wesley Bell
Representative
MO
This bill expresses support for designating April 2025 as Parkinson's Awareness Month to raise awareness, promote research, and support individuals and families affected by Parkinson's disease. It acknowledges the growing impact of the disease, the need for increased research and support, and commends the efforts of those working to improve the lives of individuals with Parkinson's.
The "Shell Company Abuse Act" prohibits the creation of shell companies to conceal illegal election contributions or donations by foreign nationals, with penalties including imprisonment and fines.
Wesley Bell
Representative
MO
Wesley Bell
Representative
MO
The Shell Company Abuse Act makes it a federal crime to create or use shell companies to conceal illegal campaign contributions or donations from foreign nationals. Violators may face imprisonment, fines, or both. This bill amends title 18 of the United States Code to include this prohibition.
The "Community First Act" would establish a Justice Department grant program to reduce local jail populations and support community-led justice reinvestment through data-driven strategies, pretrial service enhancements, and diversion programs.
Wesley Bell
Representative
MO
Wesley Bell
Representative
MO
The "Community First Act" aims to reduce local jail populations and incarceration times by authorizing the Attorney General to award grants to eligible partnerships. These grants will support data analysis, strategic planning, and the implementation of various programs, including reducing cash bail, increasing pretrial services, and expanding diversion programs. Grantees must consult with local entities, analyze jail data, and meet specific incarceration reduction targets, with priority given to areas with high incarceration rates and plans to prevent jail bed increases. The Act authorizes \$20 million annually for planning grants and \$100 million annually for implementation grants from 2026 through 2030.
The DART Act of 2025 aims to reduce crime and recidivism by expanding funding for diversion and rehabilitation programs at the state and local levels, and establishing a national clearinghouse for evidence-based practices.
Wesley Bell
Representative
MO
Wesley Bell
Representative
MO
The DART Act of 2025 aims to reduce crime and recidivism by expanding the use of diversion and rehabilitation programs at the state and local levels through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. This act broadens the scope of the grant program to include pre-arrest diversion, specialty courts, and post-release rehabilitation programs. It also establishes a National Diversion and Rehabilitation Clearinghouse to share evidence-based practices and provide technical assistance to state and local governments, and non-profits. The act prioritizes programs that address the root causes of crime, promote trauma-informed practices, and incorporate mental health services, peer support, and restorative justice.