Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 18, 2019Labor and Employment
S. 2880
Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 18, 2019)
Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for providing safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals performing services placing such individuals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations.
What just happenedNov 18, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ](D-AZ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateNov 18, 2019
- Nov 18, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Nov 18, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate