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- H.R.5528
H.R.5528: Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 8, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (10 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 8, 2021
Bill Summary
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Justice to award competitive matching grants to state, local, and tribal governments to establish or maintain witness protection programs in cases involving (1) a homicide, serious violent felony, or serious drug offense; or (2) gangs or organized crime.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Oct. 8, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Oct. 8, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.) |