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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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.
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