This legislation aims to significantly restrict financial support for the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Its primary purpose is to prohibit the awarding or availability of any Federal funds to that office, effectively cutting off future federal financial assistance. Beyond future funding, the bill also includes provisions for the immediate cessation and recovery of existing funds. It mandates the rescission of all unobligated balances previously allocated to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Additionally, the Attorney General is directed to take necessary steps to require the office to reimburse the Federal Government for all funds expended since January 1, 2022 , indicating a retroactive clawback of federal monies.
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ALVIN Act
USA119th CongressHR-63| House
| Updated: 1/3/2025
This legislation aims to significantly restrict financial support for the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Its primary purpose is to prohibit the awarding or availability of any Federal funds to that office, effectively cutting off future federal financial assistance. Beyond future funding, the bill also includes provisions for the immediate cessation and recovery of existing funds. It mandates the rescission of all unobligated balances previously allocated to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Additionally, the Attorney General is directed to take necessary steps to require the office to reimburse the Federal Government for all funds expended since January 1, 2022 , indicating a retroactive clawback of federal monies.