H.R. 4118 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Break the Cycle of Violence Act
H.R. 4118 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the house — introduced on Jun 24, 2021, sponsored by Steven Horsford with 95 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 24, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 95
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Break the Cycle of Violence Act This bill establishes federal grant programs and related entities to support violence intervention initiatives. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants for coordinated community violence intervention initiatives in communities disproportionately impacted by homicides and community violence.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steven Horsford (D-NV). Co-sponsors: 95 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 24, 2021
- Passed the HouseSep 22, 2022
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Sep 27, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Sep 22, 2022 · Passed220–207
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Break the Cycle of Violence ActHouse · Sep 22, 2022
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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