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Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1260

Bill 117 HR 1260, also known as the Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021, aims to address the issue of cyclical violence in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 25, 2021, by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

The main goal of the bill is to create a comprehensive strategy to prevent and reduce cyclical violence in communities across the country. This includes implementing evidence-based prevention programs, increasing access to mental health services, and improving coordination between law enforcement agencies and community organizations.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to fund local initiatives that focus on preventing cyclical violence. These grants would be awarded to organizations that have a proven track record of success in reducing violence and promoting community safety. Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a national task force on cyclical violence, which would be responsible for developing a national strategy to address this issue. The task force would be composed of experts from various fields, including law enforcement, mental health, and community advocacy. Overall, the Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 seeks to take a holistic approach to addressing the root causes of cyclical violence and implementing effective solutions to prevent it. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered in committee for further review and potential amendments before being brought to a vote on the House floor.

Congressional Summary of HR 1260

Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program for specified trauma centers and nonprofits to establish or expand intervention or prevention programs related to intentional violent trauma, excluding intimate partner violence.

Current Status of Bill HR 1260

Bill HR 1260 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since May 13, 2021. Bill HR 1260 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 23, 2021.  Bill HR 1260's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 13, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1260

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1260

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Crime prevention
- Detention of persons
- Government information and archives
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health information and medical records
- Health programs administration and funding
- Medical research
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1260

Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021
Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program supporting trauma center violence intervention and violence prevention programs, and for other purposes.
Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021
Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021

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