Bill115th CongressFiled May 16, 2018Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2855
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 16, 2018)
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2018
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: (1) involving a homicide, serious violent felony, or serious drug offense; or (2) involving gangs or organized crime.
What just happenedMay 16, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 16, 2018
- May 16, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 16, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate