H.R. 5003 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Break the Cycle of Violence Act
H.R. 5003 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jul 27, 2023, sponsored by Steven Horsford with 122 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 27, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 122
- 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: 122 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 27, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration o (Jul 27, 2023)
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Committees
- Education and Workforce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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