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H.R. 5834 (115th)

Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2018

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Introduced

16 May 2018

Last action

24 July 2018 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Sponsors

Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]

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21 January 2026

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Summary

Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Justice to award competitive matching grants to state, local, and tribal governments to establish or maintain witness protection programs in cases: (1) involving a homicide, serious violent felony, or serious drug offense; or (2) involving gangs or organized crime.

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Timeline

  1. 16 May 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 May 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 May 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 July 2018

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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