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HOUSE 1034117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Domestic Violence Public Health Emergency Guidance Act

Last Action
4/28/2021

Actions

  • 2021-04-28Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • 2021-02-11Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2021-02-11Introduced in House
  • 2021-02-11Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-02-11 (00)

Domestic Violence Public Health Emergency Guidance Act

This bill requires the Department of Justice to issue guidance to law enforcement agencies on model practices for addressing domestic violence and protecting the safety of law enforcement officers during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.

Cosponsors (20)

  • David Joyce (R-OH)
  • Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
  • JAMES COOPER (D-TN)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
  • Val Demings (D-FL)
  • Ashley Hinson (R-IA)
  • ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
  • JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
  • CAROLYN MALONEY (D-NY)
  • Bill Foster (D-IL)
  • Ann Kuster (D-NH)
  • BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)
  • Terri Sewell (D-AL)
  • Thomas Suozzi (D-NY)
  • Mark Takano (D-CA)
  • Albio Sires (D-NJ)
  • Susan Wild (D-PA)
  • André Carson (D-IN)
  • ALCEE HASTINGS (D-FL)
  • Gwen Moore (D-WI)

Subjects

  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Crime victims
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Government information and archives
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Separation, divorce, custody, support
  • Worker safety and health
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