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Preventing Domestic Violence Homicides Through Assessment Training Act

USA117th CongressHR-1907| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2021
Anthony G. Brown

Anthony G. Brown

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
David J. Trone (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Mar 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • March 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1620: Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021
Crime victimsDomestic violence and child abuseEmployment and training programsFirst responders and emergency personnelViolent crime

Preventing Domestic Violence Homicides Through Assessment Training Act

USA117th CongressHR-1907| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2021
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.
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Timeline
Mar 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • March 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Anthony G. Brown

Anthony G. Brown

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
David J. Trone (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1620: Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Crime victimsDomestic violence and child abuseEmployment and training programsFirst responders and emergency personnelViolent crime