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- H.R.1978
H.R.1978: My Sister's Keeper Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced April 6, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 1, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 6, 2017
Bill Summary
Domestic Violence Safety Plan Grant Program Act of 2017 or My Sister's Keeper Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Justice to award grants to eligible state and local governments, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations to develop, promote, and teach the importance of the critical role played by relatives, friends, and co-workers in combating domestic violence.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| April 6, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 6, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |