US SB2203

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award 4-year grants to community-based nonprofits and local governments for community violence intervention programs, with eligible localities being those experiencing 35+ homicides annually or 20+ homicides with rates double the national average

Establishes an Office of Community Violence Intervention within HHS and a National Community Violence Response Center to provide technical assistance, data collection, research coordination, and implementation support to grantees

Requires local government grantees to distribute at least 75% of grant funds to community-based organizations, with a 90% federal cost share requirement (waivable for localities demonstrating need)

Authorizes $300 million for FY2026, $500 million for FY2027, and $700 million annually for FY2028-2033 for HHS programs, plus $1.5 billion through FY2033 for Department of Labor workforce training grants targeting opportunity youth ages 16-24 in violence-affected communities

Creates a Community Violence Intervention Advisory Committee to guide grant selection and program development, with required representation from communities disproportionately impacted by violence and individuals with expertise in trauma-informed approaches