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Introduced
09/24/2019
09/24/2019
In Committee
09/24/2019
09/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Attorney General to make competitive grants to State, tribal, and local governments to establish and maintain witness protection and assistance programs. This bill directs the Department of Justice to award competitive matching grants to state, local, and tribal governments to establish or maintain witness protection programs in cases involving (1) a homicide, serious violent felony, or serious drug offense; or (2) gangs or organized crime.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Justice to award competitive matching grants to state, local, and tribal governments to establish or maintain witness protection programs in cases involving homicide, serious violent felonies, serious drug offenses, gangs, or organized crime. The grants can be used for witness safety, relocation, financial and housing assistance, and other related services. The bill requires the Attorney General to develop and disseminate best practice models to assist governments in addressing witness protection and assistance, and authorizes $30 million per year for fiscal years 2020 through 2024 to carry out the program.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/24/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2531/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2531/BILLS-116s2531is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2531/BILLS-116s2531is.pdf.pdf |
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