AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 5, 2022)
Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Violence Act of 2022 or the AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022
This bill directs the National Institute of Justice within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to study the factors that contribute to acts of animal cruelty. The report must also analyze acts of animal cruelty as a predictor of future violence against humans.
Additionally, the bill authorizes DOJ to establish a grant program to support the development and strengthening of detection strategies and early intervention or diversion resources to stop acts of animal cruelty and rehabilitate offenders.
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 5, 2022
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Aug 5, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Aug 5, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 5, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House