Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., on Friday introduced two bills aimed at reducing violent crime among juveniles and on easing restrictions for prosecutors when pursuing carjacking charges.

Blackburn on Friday introduced two pieces of legislation: the Advancing Frequent and Tailored Education to Rebuild Safe Communities and Help Orchestrate Opportunities and Learning (AFTER SCHOOL) Act and the Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act. In a statement, the senator said that these bills would help “prevent juvenile crime” and help “hold offenders accountable.”

“We need to make it easier for law enforcement, local school districts, and federal prosecutors to combat and prevent juvenile crime, violent offenses, and carjackings,” Blackburn said. “My AFTER SCHOOL Act would give localities direct access to the tools they need to keep kids off the streets and on the right path.

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