House Bill 1907
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Preventing Domestic Violence Homicides Through Assessment Training Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 16, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1907
Congress
117
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
Preventing Domestic Violence Homicides Through Assessment Training Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to award technical assistance and training grants for states, local governments, Indian tribes, and domestic violence victim service providers to establish or operate lethality assessment programs. A lethality assessment program connects victims of domestic violence to service providers, helps first responders and others identify and respond to possibly lethal circumstances, and identifies victims who are at high risk for being seriously injured or killed.
March 16, 2021
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05/18/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
03/16/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/16/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:15 PM