Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 7, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2958
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 7, 2021)
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2021
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.
What just happenedOct 7, 2021
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 SenateOct 7, 2021
- Oct 7, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 7, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate