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Young Witness Assistance Act of 1999

Introduced: October 21, 1999 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 23, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Oct 21, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 21, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2164)
Oct 21, 1999
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Young Witness Assistance Act of 1999 - Authorizes the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to State and local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in support of juvenile (17 years of age or younger) and young adult (between 18 and 21 years of age) witness assistance programs. Authorizes grant funds to be used, among other things, for: (1) counseling services to young witnesses of a violent crime; and (2) protective services for young witnesses and their families when a serious threat of harm is made from perpetrators or their associates.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2001 through 2003.

What's happening now February 23, 2000

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2