U.S. Congressman Garret Graves announced the award of seven grants to help improve and expand Louisiana’s law enforcement solutions from the Department of Justice (DOJ). The State of Louisiana will receive the largest, $3,893,810, to identify, arrest, and reduce violent gangs and drug dealers in our community.
“We want to live and raise our kids in safe communities, but… Read more »
BATON ROUGE, LA – Earlier this year, U.S. Congressman Garret Graves secured funding to help clear the law enforcement DNA evidence processing backlog in the Capital Region. This will help fight violent crime and expedite putting criminals in jail.Graves asked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today to expedite transferring the secured federal funding to the East Baton Rouge… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) announced $13,309,311 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that will aid local and State law enforcement efforts to prevent and control crime.Of that total, $1,782,718 is going to expedite the processing of DNA evidence so criminals can be held accountable in a quicker timeframe. Additionally, $2,000,000 will be used for crime… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves secured $375,000 for a local non-profit program focused on youth crime prevention and diversion. The funding passed in a U.S. House funding bill which is now before the U.S. Senate.Data shows that young offenders, particularly in the Capital Region, are significant contributors to the alarming crime rate, and this funding will help to curtail this trend.… Read more »
NAPOLEONVILLE, LA – U.S. Congressman Garret Graves met with Assumption Parish leaders and released the following statement."In addition to our frequent outreach to Assumption constituents, we recently met with Police Jurors and other parish officials to discuss drainage and flooding and additional investments in Assumption Parish. One topic we covered was the new Bayou Chene… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) secured $686,000 to help fight violent crime and expedite putting criminals in jail. Just last month, it was reported there are thousands of backlogs in processing DNA evidence to identify and indict lawbreakers. Graves consulted with law enforcement and criminal justice officials to help push this critical priority. The Rapid DNA funding… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves introduced eight amendments to the partisan, wishlist $4.6 trillion Build Back Better (BBB) legislation. His amendments would have redirected the funding toward Louisiana-specific needs that are a federal priority."This legislation is going to result in us paying more to heat and cool our homes, cost more to refuel our cars, and cause job losses in… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) announced East Baton Rouge, Lafourche and Livingston Parish Sheriff Offices are receiving a combined $94,261 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to aid their efforts in preventing and controlling crime. Additionally, East Baton Rouge Parish is receiving $169,735 for law enforcement efforts."It's no secret that there is a relationship… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) announced three fire districts were forgiven the outstanding balances of Community Disaster Loans (CDLs) incurred after the 2016 Flood. The loan forgiveness Graves fought for was included in the stopgap emergency government funding passed in the U.S. House earlier this month which included Hurricane Ida recovery funding. Read more »
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) is demanding answers from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agency after what started as a crisis at our borders has turned into a crisis in our communities. The full text of the letter can be found here or below:Dear Acting Director Johnson: I am extremely concerned about emerging reports of federal authorities dropping… Read more »
