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S.2376: Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 9, 2015
- Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 2015
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2015 This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award competitive matching grants to state, local, and tribal governments to establish or maintain witness protection programs in cases related to: (1) a homicide, serious violent felony, or serious drug offense; or (2) gangs or organized crime. DOJ must evaluate grant applications based on certain criteria, including the prevalence...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 9, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Dec. 9, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |