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SIGSSAW Act
12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5985
The SIGSSAW Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 5985, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of gun violence in schools by providing funding for the implementation of the School Safety and Gun Violence Prevention Grant Program.
Under this program, schools would be able to apply for grants to improve their safety measures and prevent gun violence on their campuses. This could include things like installing security cameras, hiring additional security personnel, or implementing mental health programs for students.
The SIGSSAW Act also includes provisions for training school personnel on how to respond to active shooter situations and for conducting threat assessments to identify potential risks to school safety. Overall, the goal of this bill is to enhance school safety and prevent gun violence in educational settings. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is a necessary step to protect students and staff, while opponents raise concerns about the cost and effectiveness of the proposed measures.
Under this program, schools would be able to apply for grants to improve their safety measures and prevent gun violence on their campuses. This could include things like installing security cameras, hiring additional security personnel, or implementing mental health programs for students.
The SIGSSAW Act also includes provisions for training school personnel on how to respond to active shooter situations and for conducting threat assessments to identify potential risks to school safety. Overall, the goal of this bill is to enhance school safety and prevent gun violence in educational settings. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is a necessary step to protect students and staff, while opponents raise concerns about the cost and effectiveness of the proposed measures.
Congressional Summary of HR 5985
SIGSSAW Act
This bill establishes the Office of the Special Inspector General (SIG) for State Spending and Waste.
Specifically, the SIG must
- conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of the treatment, handling, and expenditure of amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for use by states; and
- establish, maintain, and oversee such systems, procedures, and controls as the SIG considers appropriate to discharge its duties.
Whenever information or assistance requested by the SIG is unreasonably refused or not provided, the SIG shall report the circumstances to the Department of Justice and to the appropriate congressional committees without delay.
The SIG shall report on a quarterly basis to such committees and to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5985
Bill HR 5985 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 16, 2021. Bill HR 5985 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 16, 2021. Bill HR 5985's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of November 16, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5985
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5985
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Accounting and auditing
- Appropriations
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Congressional oversight
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Housing and community development funding
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Landlord and tenant
- Public contracts and procurement
- State and local finance
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5985
SIGSSAW Act
SIGSSAW Act
To establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for State Spending and Waste, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5985
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