S-211 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-05-13CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 84.Senate
2019-05-13CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-40.Senate
2019-01-29CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2019-01-24IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Senate
2019-01-24IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Native Americans
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Aging
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime victims
  • Department of Justice
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Lawyers and legal services
  • Mental health
  • Minority health
  • Right of privacy
  • Sex offenses

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