House Bill 6633
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Domestic Violence Public Health Emergency Guidance Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 28, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6633
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Domestic Violence Public Health Emergency Guidance Act
This bill requires the Department of Justice to issue guidance to law enforcement agencies on best practices for addressing domestic violence and protecting the safety of law enforcement officers during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.
April 28, 2020
04/28/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/28/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:05 PM