HR 5138 · 116th Congress · Labor and Employment

Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-11-18· Sponsored by Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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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 Health.(2019-11-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for providing safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals performing services placing such individuals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations.…

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Cosponsors (14)

12 Democrats2 Republicans
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]NY
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]CA
Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]PA
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-31]CA
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]PA
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]TX
Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]PA
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]CT
Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]MI
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10]CA
Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]TX
Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]CT
Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]OH