S. 2880 · 116th Congress
Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Kyrsten Sinema
- Introduced
- 2019-11-18
- Latest action
- 2019-11-18 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for providing safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals performing services placing such individuals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations.