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Justice Hotline Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8803| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2020
A. Donald McEachin

A. Donald McEachin

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Justice Hotline Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Justice, in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services, to make grants to eligible institutions of higher education and private nonprofit organizations to establish a national hotline and online resource service for victims of violence and harassment by law enforcement officers. In addition, the Government Accountability Office must review the effectiveness of the hotline and online resource service in enhancing awareness and education regarding services that are available to victims.
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Timeline
Nov 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Nov 20, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • November 20, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • November 20, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Assault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal justice information and recordsDisability and health-based discriminationEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication

Justice Hotline Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8803| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2020
Justice Hotline Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Justice, in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services, to make grants to eligible institutions of higher education and private nonprofit organizations to establish a national hotline and online resource service for victims of violence and harassment by law enforcement officers. In addition, the Government Accountability Office must review the effectiveness of the hotline and online resource service in enhancing awareness and education regarding services that are available to victims.
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Timeline
Nov 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Nov 20, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • November 20, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • November 20, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
A. Donald McEachin

A. Donald McEachin

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal justice information and recordsDisability and health-based discriminationEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication