; and (3) collecting data on outcomes achieved through the Program, including the effect on the violent crime rate, incarceration rate, and recidivism rate of the jurisdiction. (b) Additional purpose areas In addition to the purpose described in subsection (a), the Attorney General may use funds authorized under this Act for any of the following purposes— (1) competitive and evidence-based programs to reduce gun crime and gang violence; (2) the Edward Byrne criminal justice innovation program; (3) community-based violence prevention initiatives; or (4) gang and youth violence education, prevention and intervention, and related activities. 5. Rules and regulations (a) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall promulgate rules to create, carry out, and administer the Program in accordance with this section. (b) Funds To be directed to local control Amounts made available as grants under the Program shall be, to the greatest extent practicable, locally controlled to address problems that are identified locally. (c) Regional Gang Task Forces Thirty percent of the amounts made available as grants under the Program each fiscal year shall be granted to established Regional Gang Task Forces in regions experiencing a significant or increased presence of, or high levels of activity from, transnational organized crime groups posing threats to community safety in terms of violent crime, firearms offenses, human trafficking, drug trafficking, and other crimes. (d) Priority Amounts made available as grants under the Program shall be used to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of individuals who have an aggravating or leadership role in a criminal organization. 6. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General to carry out the Program $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2021.