Contact Congress about H.R. 63: ALVIN Act

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office could no longer receive federal money. The bill would also cancel unspent funds and push the office to repay federal money spent since January 1, 2022.

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ALVIN Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on H.R. 63: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. It could change how that office pays for staff, programs, equipment, or work done with federal partners. It could also affect people or groups served by programs that use federal funds.

Why this matters: This bill could change how one major local prosecutor’s office pays for its work. It would use federal funding as a tool to punish or limit that office. It could also set up a fight over how much Congress should control money going to local law enforcement. The exact effect is unclear because the bill does not say how much money is at stake.

Key provisions in H.R. 63

• The bill targets only the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. It does not apply to other prosecutors in New York or anywhere else in the United States.
• The office could not receive any federal financial support. The bill says this rule overrides other laws that might normally allow the money.
• Any unspent federal money already set aside for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office would be canceled.
• The U.S. Attorney General would have to seek repayment from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office for federal money spent on it on or after January 1, 2022.
• The bill does not name a dollar amount, funding source, or grant program. It creates a broad ban on federal support.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 63

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.R. 63

What is H.R. 63?

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office could no longer receive federal money. The bill would also cancel unspent funds and push the office to repay federal money spent since January 1, 2022.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 63?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 63?

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Can Modern Action explain H.R. 63 before I act?

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