CONGRESSWOMAN DEAN FILES AMENDMENTS TO RESTORE GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS & COMMUNITY SAFETY FUNDING

Washington, May 13 -- Congresswoman Madeleine Dean issued the following press release:

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) - member of the House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Subcommittee - filed amendments to Congressional Republicans' fiscal year 2027 funding bill to reinstate funding to prevent gun violence, support law enforcement, and protect the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein.

After the FY26 funding bill cut $200 million from for Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIP) programs, Congresswoman Dean introduced an amendment to restore this critical support in FY27. CVIP programs give states and local law enforcement the resources and freedom to address crime at the local ...