Omnibus Bill Has Extra Funds for DOJ to Pursue More Jan. 6 Prosecutions

The $1.7 trillion, 4,155-page omnibus government funding bill released early on Dec. 20, contains funds for the Justice Department (DOJ) to pursue additional prosecutions related to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
The bill lists various funds, based on Jan. 6 events.
It would give U.S. attorneys $2.63 billion—an increase of $212.2 million—”to further support prosecutions related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and domestic terrorism cases,” according to the summary provided by the House Appropriations Committee.
The bill also has $734.5 million for the U.S. Capitol Police, up $132 million over fiscal year 2022. That includes incentives for law enforcement personnel for overtime pay, officer retention, and recruiting. These benefits include tuition credits, wellness, and trauma counseling….}

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