# 119-hr-8856: Stop Gang Violence Act

119-hr-8856, Stop Gang Violence Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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- As of: 2026-09-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8856
- Congress: 119
- Title: Stop Gang Violence Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Priority for Byrne-JAG grants for jurisdictions that report suspected gang-related offenses.** This bill would require local governments to include information on offenses suspected to be gang-related in their reports to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including submissions to the National Gang Intelligence Center, and it would tie that reporting to priority consideration when allocating Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA), 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL), 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fuller, Clay [R-GA-14] (R-GA), 2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC), 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-8856 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8856)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1628)
- [119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9298)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8856 (as of 2026-09-21).