Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019

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Explore the details of House Bill 4467 Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4467

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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Current Status of Bill HR 4467

Bill HR 4467 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 24, 2019. Bill HR 4467 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on September 24, 2019. Bill HR 4467's most recent activity was 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. as of October 2, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4467

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4467

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Drug trafficking and controlled substances

- Evidence and witnesses

- Juvenile crime and gang violence

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- Organized crime

- Performance measurement

- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4467

Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019

To require the Attorney General to make competitive grants to State, Tribal, and local governments to establish and maintain witness protection and assistance programs.

Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019