HR 8659 · 117th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-08-05· Sponsored by Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]· 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 Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2022-11-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Violence Act of 2022 or the AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022 This bill directs the National Institute of Justice within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to study the factors that contribute to acts of animal cruelty. The report must also analyze acts of animal cruelty as a predictor of future violence against humans. Additionally, the bill authorizes DOJ to establish a grant program to support the development and strengthening of detection strategies and early intervention or diversion resources to stop acts of animal cruelty and rehabilitate offenders.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]NV
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]WI
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]NC
Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]NY
Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]OH
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]PA
Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]FL
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]OR
Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]CA
Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]NJ
Rep. Newman, Marie [D-IL-3]IL
Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]CA
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]TN
Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]MA
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]MA
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]CA
Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]MA
Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]WA
Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]WI
Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-8]CA