United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 5538 — Domestic Violence Safety Plan Grant Program Act of 2014

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

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Domestic Violence Safety Plan Grant Program Act of 2014 or the My Sister's Keeper Act of 2014 - Directs the Attorney General to establish a program to award grants to eligible state and local governments, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations to develop, promote, and teach the importance of the critical role that can be played by relatives, friends, and co-workers in combatting domestic violence.

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Action History

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

  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5538 do?
Domestic Violence Safety Plan Grant Program Act of 2014 or the My Sister's Keeper Act of 2014 - Directs the Attorney General to establish a program to award grants to eligible state and local governments, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations to develop, promote, and teach the importance of the critical role that can be played by relatives, friends, and co-workers in combatting domestic violence.
Who sponsors HR 5538?
HR 5538 is sponsored by Sheila Jackson-Lee (D).
What is the current status of HR 5538?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5538?
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