II 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1407 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2005 Mr. Nelson of Florida (for himself and Mrs. Clinton) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide grants to States and local governments to assess the effectiveness of sexual predator electronic monitoring programs.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Jessica Lunsford and Sarah Lunde Act.

2.

Sexual predator monitoring program

(a)

Grants authorized

(1)

In general

The Attorney General is authorized to award grants (referred to as Jessica Lunsford and Sarah Lunde Grants) to State and local governments to assist such States and local governments in— (A)carrying out programs to outfit sexual offenders with electronic monitoring units; and (B)the employment of law enforcement officials necessary to carry out such programs. (2)

Duration

The Secretary shall award grants under this Act for a period not to exceed 3 years. (b)

Application

(1)

In general

Each State or local government desiring a grant under this Act shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require. (2)

Contents

Each application submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall— (A)describe the activities for which assistance under this Act is sought; and (B)provide such additional assurances as the Attorney General determines to be essential to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Act.

3.

Innovation

In making grants under this Act, the Attorney General shall ensure that different approaches to monitoring are funded to allow an assessment of effectiveness.

4.

Definition

In this Act, the term “sexual offender” means an offender 18 years of age or older who commits a sexual offense against a minor.

5.

Authorization of appropriations

(a)

In general

There are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2006 through 2008 to carry out this Act. (b)

Report

Not later than April 1, 2008, the Attorney General shall report to Congress— (1)assessing the effectiveness and value of programs funded by this Act; (2)comparing the cost-effectiveness of the electronic monitoring to reduce sex offenses compared to other alternatives; and (3)making recommendations for continuing funding and the appropriate levels for such funding.