Helping Improve Recruitment and Retention Efforts for Prosecutors Act of 2025; HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025
Summary
The HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025 aims to improve recruitment and retention of prosecutors by establishing a grant program managed by the Attorney General. This program will provide funding to state, local, and tribal governments to hire, train, and retain prosecutors and support staff. The Act authorizes appropriations of $10 million per year from 2026 through 2030 to support these grants.
Expected Effects
The Act is expected to increase the number of prosecutors available to handle cases at the state, local, and tribal levels. This could lead to more efficient prosecution of crimes and potentially reduce case backlogs. The Act also prioritizes hiring in tribal, remote, and rural areas, potentially addressing disparities in access to justice.
Potential Benefits
- Increased capacity for prosecuting crimes at state, local, and tribal levels.
- Prioritization of hiring in underserved tribal, remote, and rural areas.
- Potential reduction in case backlogs and improved efficiency in the justice system.
- Support for training and professional development of prosecutors and support staff.
- Incentive for states and local governments to maintain or increase funding for prosecutor's offices.
Potential Disadvantages
- The federal share is capped at 75%, requiring state, local, or tribal governments to provide a 25% match, which may be a barrier for some jurisdictions.
- The grant program may create administrative burdens for both the Department of Justice and applicant jurisdictions.
- The authorized appropriations may not be sufficient to meet the demand for prosecutor positions across the country.
- Potential for uneven distribution of grant funds, favoring certain jurisdictions over others.
- The program's effectiveness depends on the quality of applications and the Attorney General's ability to administer the program effectively.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the Constitution's broad goals of establishing justice and ensuring domestic tranquility, as stated in the Preamble. Specifically, it relates to the enforcement of laws, which is generally within the purview of the executive branch (Attorney General) and is subject to congressional oversight through appropriations (Article I, Section 8). The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific individual rights or liberties protected by the Bill of Rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).