S. 211 116th Congress Senate

SURVIVE Act

Official title: A bill to amend the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to secure urgent resources vital to Indian victims of crime, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 4, 2019 Introduced by: John Hoeven Republican · North Dakota See on congress.gov

Native Americans Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAgingChild safety and welfareCongressional oversight

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Crime victimsDepartment of JusticeDomestic violence and child abuseEmergency medical services and trauma careEvidence and witnessesHIV/AIDSHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careIndian social and development programsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLawyers and legal servicesMental healthMinority healthRight of privacySex offenses

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May 13, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 84.

May 13, 2019

Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-40.

Jan 29, 2019

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Jan 24, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Jan 24, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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Latest action May 13, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 84.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victim Empowerment Act or the SURVIVE Act

This bill requires the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime to make grants to Native American tribes for programs and services for crime victims, such as domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, child abuse programs, child advocacy centers, elder abuse programs, medical care, legal services, relocation, and transitional housing.

In addition, the bill makes 5% of the Crime Victims Fund available for these grants.

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