# 116-hr-4467: Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019

116-hr-4467, Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by ELIJAH CUMMINGS (D-MD); status ASSSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Mfume asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4467, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cummings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-4467
- Congress: 116
- Title: Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019
- Status: ASSSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Mfume asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4467, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cummings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- Introduced: 2019-09-24
- Sponsor: ELIJAH CUMMINGS (D-MD)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019 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 involving (1) a homicide, serious violent felony, or serious drug offense; or (2) gangs or organized crime.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2019-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2019-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2019-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 116-hr-2694: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
- 116-hr-2569: Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2019
- 116-hr-2474: Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019
- 116-hr-2468: School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act
- 116-hr-2423: Women's Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
- 116-hr-2420: National Museum of the American Latino Act

## Sources
- [116-hr-4467 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4467)

## Related
- [116-hr-2694: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-2694)
- [116-hr-2569: Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2019](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-2569)
- [116-hr-2474: Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-2474)
- [116-hr-2468: School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-2468)
- [116-hr-2423: Women's Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-2423)
- [116-hr-2420: National Museum of the American Latino Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-2420)
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