The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act was enacted in 1994 in the United States. It aimed to address rising crime rates by increasing funding for law enforcement, enhancing penalties for violent crimes, and providing resources for crime prevention programs. The act also included provisions for the construction of new prisons to accommodate the growing inmate population. Additionally, the act introduced the "three strikes" law, which mandated life sentences for individuals convicted of three serious crimes. It also allocated funds for community policing initiatives and aimed to improve the criminal justice system's response to domestic violence and sexual assault.