Liberty City Rising Act
Summary
The Liberty City Rising Act aims to improve the safety and security of families living in public and federally assisted housing located in high-crime areas. It mandates the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish specific safety standards for these areas. The act also prioritizes grant applications from public housing agencies seeking to implement safety measures in high-crime areas.
Expected Effects
This act will likely lead to increased security measures in public housing and project-based assisted housing in high-crime areas. This includes security cameras, better locks and lighting, and anonymous hotlines for reporting suspicious activity. The Act will also require HUD to define 'high-crime areas' and set specific safety standards.
Potential Benefits
- Increased safety and security for residents of public and federally assisted housing in high-crime areas.
- Establishment of anonymous hotlines for reporting suspicious activity, fostering community involvement in crime prevention.
- Prioritization of funding for safety and security measures in high-crime areas, directing resources where they are most needed.
- Mandatory consideration of specific security needs for each property or building, ensuring tailored solutions.
- Potential for reduced crime rates in and around public housing, improving the overall quality of life for residents.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased surveillance and reduced privacy due to the use of security cameras.
- Risk of misidentification and stigmatization of 'high-crime areas,' potentially leading to discriminatory practices.
- Increased costs for public housing agencies and property owners to implement the required safety measures.
- Possible delays in project implementation due to the need for HUD to define 'high-crime areas' and establish safety standards.
- Potential for ineffective implementation if the established standards are not adequately enforced or if funding is insufficient.
Constitutional Alignment
The Liberty City Rising Act appears to align with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare and ensuring domestic tranquility, as stated in the Preamble. It does not appear to infringe upon any specific individual rights or liberties protected by the Bill of Rights. The Act delegates authority to the Secretary of HUD, which is a common practice and generally permissible under the Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Section 8).
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).