Senate Bill 2531
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 24, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2531
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019
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.
September 24, 2019
09/24/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
09/24/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:52 PM