Gun Violence Prevention Woven Into Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

Tucked into President Joe Biden‘s $2.25 trillion infrastructure proposal is an item that satisfies a longstanding wish of gun violence prevention advocates: $5 billion for violence prevention programs.

The money, which would be spent over eight years, would mark an increase in federal spending on violence prevention if added to the Justice Department’s existing efforts. A Biden administration official confirmed Wednesday afternoon that the proposal is targeted at gun violence prevention, adding that these programs help people find jobs.

The department’s signature crime-prevention grants, run through the Office of Justice Programs, received $484 million this fiscal year, down ...