Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-4467| House
| Updated: 10/2/2020
Elijah E. Cummings
Democratic Representative
Maryland
Cosponsors (3)
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
ASSSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Mfume asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4467, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cummings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Drug trafficking and controlled substancesEvidence and witnessesJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingOrganized crimePerformance measurementViolent crime
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-4467| House
| Updated: 10/2/2020
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
ASSSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Mfume asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4467, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cummings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Elijah E. Cummings
Democratic Representative
Maryland
Cosponsors (3)
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Drug trafficking and controlled substancesEvidence and witnessesJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingOrganized crimePerformance measurementViolent crime