AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022
117-HR-8659117th CongressIntroduced Aug 5, 2022Crime and Law Enforcement
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sponsor
Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5](D-MA-5)20 cosponsors
Summary
Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Violence Act of 2022 or the AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022
This bill directs the National Institute of Justice within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to study the factors that contribute to acts of animal cruelty. The report must also analyze acts of animal cruelty as a predictor of future violence against humans.
Additionally, the bill authorizes DOJ to establish a grant program to support the development and strengthening of detection strategies and early intervention or diversion resources to stop acts of animal cruelty and rehabilitate offenders.
Actions (4)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Nov 1, 2022House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 5, 2022House floor actions
Introduced in House
Aug 5, 2022Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Aug 5, 2022Library of Congress