H.R. 968 — Introduced in House

I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 968 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2015 Mr. Jeffries (for himself, Mr. Capuano, and Mr. King of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To make the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of security cameras, safety lighting, and building locking mechanisms in public housing an eligible activity under community development block grant program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the P.J.'s Act. 2. Eligible activities Paragraph (4) of section 105(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(4)) is amended by inserting after energy efficiency the following: and rehabilitation to improve public safety, including the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of security cameras, safety lighting, and building locking mechanisms in public housing.