Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019

Bill Number

HR 4467

Introduced

Sep 24, 2019

Latest Action

ASSSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Mfume asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor ...

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Topics

Crime and Law Enforcement Drug trafficking and controlled substances Evidence and witnesses Juvenile crime and gang violence Law enforcement administration and funding Organized crime Performance measurement Violent crime

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Summary

Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019

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.

Actions

Oct 2, 2020

ASSSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Mfume asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4467, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cummings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 28, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sep 24, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 24, 2019

Introduced in House

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