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This concurrent resolution urges the President of the United States to maintain federal funding for law enforcement agencies in Hawaii. The resolution highlights that in fiscal year 2023, the state received approximately $3.8 billion in federal grants, with law enforcement agencies benefiting from various programs such as the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program and Victims of Crime Acts Victim Assistance Formula Grant. The resolution expresses concern about the current federal administration's trend of cutting funding to federal departments and programs, emphasizing that law enforcement agencies need proper funding to address public safety threats like human trafficking, illegal fireworks, and increasing gun violence. Ultimately, the resolution calls on the President to not defund law enforcement in the state and requests that a certified copy of the resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States.

Government Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=127&year=2025