Neal Dunn: “I rise in support of the Bass amendment. This amendment would assist States in meeting the requirements of the sex…”

“I rise in support of the Bass amendment. This amendment would assist States in meeting the requirements of the sex offender registration and notification laws that my colleagues and I passed in previous Congresses. While the registration and notification programs in my home State of Washington are exceptional, because that is where the idea of Megan's Law began and that is where the specific community notification program began, the resources to implement the programs are very scarce. Mr. Chairman, during a recent trip home, I had the opportunity to meet with some police chiefs in my district. They are doing everything they can, Mr. Chairman, to ensure that released sexual predators are registered and that the communities into which they move are properly notified. But at the same time that I recognize their efforts, such as the recent two-week sweep where a special task force caught and arrested 23 unregistered sexual predators, I must also recognize that they need additional resources. That is why the Bass amendment is so important. I think with this amendment, States will be able to offset some of their costs with flexible grants. I support the Bass amendment.”