VoterlyH.R. 4118: Break the Cycle of Violence Act
117th Congress · Sponsored from Nevada · In progress
What this bill does
Break the Cycle of Violence Act This bill establishes federal grant programs and related entities to support violence intervention initiatives. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants for coordinated community violence intervention initiatives in communities disproportionately impacted by homicides and community violence. HHS must also establish several related entities, including an Office of Community Violence Intervention to administer programs and activities related to violence intervention; the Community Violence Intervention Advisory Committee to advise and assist the office and HHS; and the National Community Violence Response Center to provide training and technical assistance, coordinate research, and develop data collection policies. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Labor to award grants for job training and workforce programs in communities disproportionately affected by gun violence to connect youth ages 16 to 24 to in-demand occupations.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2021-06-24
- Policy area Crime and Law Enforcement
- Cosponsors 95
- Latest action Received in the Senate.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] introduced H.R. 4118. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 4118? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 4118 do?
Break the Cycle of Violence Act This bill establishes federal grant programs and related entities to support violence intervention initiatives. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants for coordinated community violence inte…
Who sponsored H.R. 4118?
Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D) of Nevada is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 4118?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 4118 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.