House Bill 4720
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Abby Honold Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 21, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4720
Congress
115
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
Abby Honold Act
This bill directs the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women to make competitive grants to law enforcement agencies and victim services organizations to implement evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches in responding to and investigating domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
December 21, 2017
01/22/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
12/21/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
12/21/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:12 PM