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H.R. 5834

Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 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.


Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7](D-MD)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2018 — Informed