On July 15, 2009 the House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security held a hearing on the "Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support and Education Act" (HR 1064), introduced by Representative Bobby Scott. HR 1064 amends the "Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act of 1974" to asses and develop standards and evidence-based practices to prevent both juvenile delinquency and gang activity. The legislation awards grants to local governments for evidence-based and promising practices for juvenile delinquency prevention and intervention.