Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 8, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 5528
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 8, 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 happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7](D-MD)Sponsor
11 cosponsors10 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseOct 8, 2021
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Oct 8, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Oct 8, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House