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AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 7:18 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4743

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 4743

Bill S 4743 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 2, 2022. Bill S 4743 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on August 2, 2022.  Bill S 4743's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of August 2, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4743

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4743

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4743

AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022
AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022
Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Violence Act of 2022
A bill to direct the Attorney General to conduct a study on animal cruelty, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4743

Gary C. Peters
Gary C. Peters
MichiganDemocrat
Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
North CarolinaRepublican

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