US HB8803 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on November 20 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-11-20 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 20 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-11-20 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Directs the Department of Justice, in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services, to make grants to eligible institutions of higher education and private nonprofit organizations to establish a national hotline and online resource service for victims of violence and harassment by law enforcement officers. In addition, the Government Accountability Office must review the effectiveness of the hotline and online resource service in enhancing awareness and education regarding services that are available to victims.
Title
Justice Hotline Act of 2020
Sponsors
| Rep. Donald McEachin [D-VA] | Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD] | Rep. Cedric Richmond [D-LA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-20 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2020-11-20 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional oversight
Crime and law enforcement
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Criminal justice information and records
Disability and health-based discrimination
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication
Congressional oversight
Crime and law enforcement
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Criminal justice information and records
Disability and health-based discrimination
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8803/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8803/BILLS-116hr8803ih.pdf |
