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This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the eligible uses of Byrne-JAG (Byrne Justice Assistance Grant) funds. Specifically, the bill allows grant money to be used for installing panic buttons and surveillance equipment in private businesses, with a particular focus on bodega owners. The bill adds a new category of grant recipients: private businesses classified under the North American Industrial Classification Code 445131, which typically refers to small grocery stores or convenience stores. This means that bodega owners would now be able to apply for federal grants to help improve their security infrastructure, such as by purchasing and installing panic buttons and surveillance systems to protect themselves and their businesses from potential crime. The bill aims to provide additional support and safety resources for small business owners in potentially high-risk areas.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2018/all-info