Break the Cycle of Violence Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-13T08:48:34Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5003 Break the Cycle of Violence Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/13/2023, 8:48 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5003

The "Break the Cycle of Violence Act," designated as H.R. 5003 in the 118th Congress and introduced on July 27, 2023, aims to address issues related to violence. Specific details of the provisions and directives are not provided in the available context object. Additional information may be found in the official bill text or summary documents linked in the context.

Congressional Summary of HR 5003

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 5003

Bill HR 5003 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5003 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5003's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5003

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5003

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- Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5003

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.