HR 5834 · 115th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-05-16· Sponsored by Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2018-07-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2018 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: (1) involving a homicide, serious violent felony, or serious drug offense; or (2) involving gangs or organized crime.…

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Cosponsors (6)

6 Democrats
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]FL
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]GA
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]IL
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]TX
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]MD