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H.R. 5138 (116th)

Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019

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Introduced

18 November 2019

Last action

19 November 2019 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9], Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

Subjects

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5 December 2025

Summary

Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for providing safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals performing services placing such individuals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations.

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Timeline

  1. 18 November 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 November 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 November 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 November 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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    Introduced in House · EN · 18 November 2019

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