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H.R.2647: Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced July 26, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 25, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2011 - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) make competitive grants to state, tribal, and local governments to establish or maintain programs to protect or assist witnesses in court proceedings involving homicide, a serious felony or drug offense, or gangs or organized crime; (2) evaluate grant applicants based on specified criteria, including the extent of witness intimidation and the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| July 26, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) |