S. 2855 · 115th Congress
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2018
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Benjamin Cardin
- Introduced
- 2018-05-16
- Latest action
- 2018-05-16 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2018
This bill directs the Department of Justice to award competitive matching grants to state, local, and tribal governments to establish or maintain witness protection programs in cases: (1) involving a homicide, serious violent felony, or serious drug offense; or (2) involving gangs or organized crime.