Public safety is the protection of the public from harm and danger. It involves a wide range of activities and services designed to ensure the well-being and security of individuals and communities.

• There are many issues related to Public Safety that Congress is looking to address with legislation. In the ‘About’ section of this post is an overview of the issues and potential solutions, party positions, and web links. Other sections have information on relevant committees, chairs, & caucuses; departments & agencies; and the judiciary, nonpartisan & partisan organizations, and a wikipedia entry.
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The Public Safety category has related posts and three posts on issues of particular focus: Gun Laws, Disinformation, Prison Reform.