WA's congressional lawmakers press for reversal of millions in canceled DOJ grants
Washington’s U.S. senators are demanding the Trump administration reverse the cancellation of more than $50 million in grants for local public safety efforts.
Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice clawed back hundreds of federal grants reportedly totaling over $810 million nationwide.
Washington was getting six of those grants, worth $55 million in total, according to Sen. Maria Cantwell’s office. The money was for work focused on helping abused and neglected children, reducing sexual assault in prisons and preventing gun violence.
Elsewhere, affected programs focused on bullying prevention, combating substance abuse and supporting people exiting incarceration. It’s unclear how much of the money was still left to be spent at the time of the cuts.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/05/06/was-congressional-lawmakers-press-for-reversal-of-millions-in-canceled-doj-grants/