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Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 1:47 PM

Summary of Bill S 1447

Bill 118 s 1447, also known as the Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of cyclical violence in the country. The bill is a bipartisan effort, meaning it has support from members of both major political parties.

The main goal of the Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act is to implement strategies and programs that will help break the cycle of violence that plagues many communities across the United States. This includes providing resources for prevention and intervention programs, as well as supporting law enforcement efforts to combat violence.

Specifically, the bill allocates funding for community-based violence prevention programs, such as youth mentoring and mental health services. It also includes provisions for increased training for law enforcement officers on de-escalation techniques and conflict resolution. Additionally, the Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act calls for the establishment of a task force to study the root causes of cyclical violence and develop recommendations for addressing these issues at a national level. Overall, this legislation aims to take a comprehensive approach to addressing cyclical violence in the United States, with a focus on prevention, intervention, and community engagement. It represents a bipartisan effort to tackle a pressing issue that affects many communities across the country.

Congressional Summary of S 1447

Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2023

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 S 1447

Bill S 1447 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 4, 2023. Bill S 1447 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 4, 2023.  Bill S 1447's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 4, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1447

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1447

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1447

Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2023
Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2023
A bill 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.

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