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Introduced
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
In Committee
03/25/2019
03/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to secure urgent resources vital to Indian victims of crime, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime to make grants to Native American tribes for programs and services for crime victims, such as domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, child abuse programs, child advocacy centers, elder abuse programs, medical care, legal services, relocation, and transitional housing. In addition, the bill makes 5% of the Crime Victims Fund available for these grants.
AI Summary
This bill, the SURVIVE Act (Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victim Empowerment Act), amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to establish a grant program for the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime to provide funding to Native American tribes for programs and services for crime victims. The bill requires that 5% of the Crime Victims Fund be made available for these grants, which can be used for services such as domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, medical care, legal services, and transitional housing for Indian victims of crime. The bill also includes provisions to protect the confidentiality and privacy of victims receiving these services.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (16)
Tom O'Halleran (D)*,
Pete Aguilar (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Tom Cole (R),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Debra Haaland (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Dan Kildee (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 03/25/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1351/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1351/BILLS-116hr1351ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1351/BILLS-116hr1351ih.pdf.pdf |
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