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HR 10181

To establish a national placement framework and grant program to prevent the disproportionate concentration of conditionally released sexually violent predators, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by George Whitesides

Establishes a national SVP placement framework and grants program to prevent clustering of conditionally released sexually violent predators and fund compliant supervision.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 10181

Bill Overview

  • Bill: HR 10181
  • Session: 119
  • Jurisdiction: United States
  • Title: To establish a national placement framework and grant program to prevent the disproportionate concentration of conditionally released sexually violent predators, and for other purposes.
  • Status: Introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary (as of 2026-08-27)
  • Sponsor: Noted co-sponsor George Whitesides

Purpose and intent

  • The bill aims to address the issue of disproportionate concentration of conditionally released sexually violent predators (SVPs) in specific communities or jurisdictions.
  • It establishes a national framework for placement of SVPs who are conditionally released, with the goal of preventing clustering in particular areas and promoting safer, more predictable supervision.
  • It creates a grant program intended to support state, local, and tribal entities in implementing the placement framework and related supervision activities.

Key provisions and changes

  • National placement framework:
    • Establishes standardized policies, procedures, and criteria for placing conditionally released SVPs across jurisdictions.
    • Aims to balance public safety with the rights and rehabilitation needs of SVPs.
    • Likely covers intake, relocation, supervision arrangements, and ongoing monitoring protocols.
  • Grant program:
    • Creates federal funding to assist eligible entities in implementing the placement framework.
    • May include criteria for grant eligibility, allowable uses (e.g., staffing, supervision technology, community notification, housing coordination), reporting requirements, and performance metrics.
  • Prevention of disproportionate concentration:
    • Provisions explicitly targeted at avoiding clustering of SVPs in certain areas, potentially including distribution requirements, notification obligations, and oversight mechanisms.
  • Other purposes:
    • The bill may contain supplemental provisions related to coordination with federal, state, and local officials; data collection and reporting; and compliance with existing victim rights and public safety standards.

Who is affected

  • Conditionally released sexually violent predators (SVPs) subject to supervision under the national framework.
  • Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies responsible for supervising SVPs, including probation/parole authorities, law enforcement, housing and social services agencies, and mental health or rehabilitation programs.
  • Potentially impacted communities and neighborhoods where SVPs are released, due to placement considerations and monitoring requirements.
  • Recipients and administrators of federal grant funds used to implement the framework and related activities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral:
    • Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary (2026-08-27).
  • Next steps likely:
    • Committee hearings, markup, and potential amendments.
    • If advanced, possible floor consideration, negotiation with Senate counterparts, and enactment into law.
  • Funding and implementation timeline:
    • Details would be specified in the enacted bill or accompanying appropriation language, including grant solicitations, funding cycles, and compliance reporting periods.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Public safety: Aims to reduce risk by ensuring SVPs are supervised under a consistent framework and not concentrated in high-risk areas.
  • Operational: Requires coordination across multiple jurisdictions and levels of government; may necessitate new staffing, information-sharing practices, and monitoring technologies.
  • Equity and community impact: Could involve community notification and engagement measures; attention to housing and service availability to support safe placement.
  • Accountability: Federal grant requirements typically include performance metrics, audits, and reporting to measure effectiveness and compliance.

If you would like, I can tailor this summary to focus on specific sections (e.g., fiscal impact, oversight provisions, or data/reporting requirements) once the bill's text becomes available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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