United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8803 — Justice Hotline Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Died in session

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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.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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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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Subjects

Crime and law enforcement Assault and harassment offenses Congressional oversight 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 Internet, web applications, social media
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8803 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 8803?
HR 8803 is sponsored by Donald McEachin (D).
What is the current status of HR 8803?
This bill died with 116th 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.
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