House Bill 4608
115th Congress(2017-2018)
SURVIVE Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 11, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4608
Congress
115
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victim Empowerment Act or the SURVIVE Act
This bill amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to require the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime to make grants to Indian tribes for programs and services for crime victims, such as domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, child abuse programs, child advocacy centers, elder abuse programs, medical care, legal services, relocation, and transitional housing.
In addition, the bill makes 5% of the Crime Victims Fund available for these grants.
December 11, 2017
01/22/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
12/11/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
12/11/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:17 PM