HR 8492 · 117th Congress · Health

Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act

Introduced 2022-07-26· 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 Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2022-07-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act 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 who perform services in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]IL
Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]NH