H.R. 6633 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Domestic Violence Public Health Emergency Guidance Act
H.R. 6633 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Apr 28, 2020, sponsored by Jennifer Wexton with 47 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 47
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Domestic Violence Public Health Emergency Guidance Act This bill requires the Department of Justice to issue guidance to law enforcement agencies on best practices for addressing domestic violence and protecting the safety of law enforcement officers during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jennifer Wexton (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Apr 28, 2020)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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