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Break the Cycle of Violence Act
3/8/2023, 8:12 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4118
Bill 117 HR 4118, also known as the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of domestic violence and provide support for victims in order to break the cycle of abuse.
The bill includes several key provisions, including increased funding for programs that support victims of domestic violence, such as shelters and counseling services. It also aims to improve coordination between law enforcement agencies and social service providers to ensure that victims receive the help they need.
Additionally, the Break the Cycle of Violence Act includes measures to hold perpetrators of domestic violence accountable for their actions. This includes harsher penalties for offenders and increased resources for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute cases of domestic violence. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 4118 is to create a comprehensive approach to addressing domestic violence and providing support for victims. By increasing funding for programs, improving coordination between agencies, and holding offenders accountable, this legislation aims to break the cycle of violence and create safer communities for all individuals.
The bill includes several key provisions, including increased funding for programs that support victims of domestic violence, such as shelters and counseling services. It also aims to improve coordination between law enforcement agencies and social service providers to ensure that victims receive the help they need.
Additionally, the Break the Cycle of Violence Act includes measures to hold perpetrators of domestic violence accountable for their actions. This includes harsher penalties for offenders and increased resources for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute cases of domestic violence. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 4118 is to create a comprehensive approach to addressing domestic violence and providing support for victims. By increasing funding for programs, improving coordination between agencies, and holding offenders accountable, this legislation aims to break the cycle of violence and create safer communities for all individuals.
Congressional Summary of HR 4118
Break the Cycle of Violence Act
This bill establishes federal grant programs and related entities to support violence intervention initiatives.
Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants for coordinated community violence intervention initiatives in communities disproportionately impacted by homicides and community violence. HHS must also establish several related entities, including
- an Office of Community Violence Intervention to administer programs and activities related to violence intervention;
- the Community Violence Intervention Advisory Committee to advise and assist the office and HHS; and
- the National Community Violence Response Center to provide training and technical assistance, coordinate research, and develop data collection policies.
Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Labor to award grants for job training and workforce programs in communities disproportionately affected by gun violence to connect youth ages 16 to 24 to in-demand occupations.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4118
Bill HR 4118 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 27, 2022. Bill HR 4118 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 24, 2021. Bill HR 4118's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of September 27, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4118
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
190Democrat Cosponsors
190Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4118
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Advisory bodies
- Community life and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Crime prevention
- Crime victims
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Employment and training programs
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Firearms and explosives
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Health facilities and institutions
- Intergovernmental relations
- Performance measurement
- Policy sciences
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
- Violent crime
- Youth employment and child labor
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4118
Break the Cycle of Violence Act
Break the Cycle of Violence Act
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to build safer, thriving communities, and save lives, by investing in effective community-based violence reduction initiatives, and for other purposes.
Break the Cycle of Violence Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4118
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Break the Cycle of Violence Act
Bill S 2275March 8, 2023
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4118) to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to build safer, thriving communities, and save lives, by investing in effective community-based violence reduction initiatives, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5768) to direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program to establish, create, and administer the violent incident clearance and technology investigative method, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6448) to direct the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services of the Department of Justice to carry out a grant program to provide assistance to police departments with fewer than 200 law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8542) to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to States, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Urban Indian organizations, and political subdivisions thereof to hire, employ, train, and dispatch mental health professionals to respond in lieu of law enforcement officers in emergencies involving one or more persons with a mental illness or an intellectual or developmental disability, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1377March 8, 2023