H.R. 6666: HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025

Summary

The HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that aims to establish a grant program to assist state, territorial, local, and tribal governments in hiring and retaining prosecutors.

Key Provisions:

1. Establishment of Grant Program: The bill directs the Attorney General to establish a program within 1 year of enactment to provide grants to prosecutor's offices across the country.

2. Eligible Recipients and Projects: State, territorial, local, and tribal governments can apply for grants to hire, retain, and train prosecutors and support staff. Grants can also be used to rehire laid-off prosecutors due to budget cuts.

3. Grant Funding and Matching Requirements: The federal share of the project cost shall not exceed 75%, with the Attorney General able to waive the 25% matching requirement in certain financial circumstances. Funds must supplement, not supplant, existing state/local funding.

4. Preferential Considerations: In awarding grants, the Attorney General may give preference to applications for hiring/training new prosecutors, rehiring laid-off prosecutors, and those from tribal/remote/rural jurisdictions.

5. Performance Evaluation: Projects funded by grants must contain monitoring and evaluation components, with the Attorney General able to review results and potentially revoke or suspend funding.

Impact and Timeline:

If enacted, this legislation would provide up to $10 million annually from fiscal years 2026 to 2030 to expand prosecutor hiring and retention efforts across the country, with a focus on underserved jurisdictions. The program would be established within 1 year of the bill's enactment.

The goal is to help state, local, and tribal governments strengthen their prosecutorial capacity and address staffing challenges, which could in turn improve public safety and the administration of justice.