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Animal Cruelty Study and Violence Prevention Program

This act aims to study the link between animal cruelty and violence against humans. A grant program will be established to help local communities prevent animal cruelty and intervene early in such cases. This is intended to increase community safety by identifying and addressing cases that could lead to further violence.
Key points
The Attorney General will conduct a study on the underlying factors of animal cruelty and its predictive link to future human violence.
A grant program will be established to assist local entities in developing strategies for detecting and preventing animal cruelty.
Grant funds will support training for law enforcement, specialized units, and data collection systems for animal cruelty offenses.
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Print number: 117_HR_8659
Sponsor: Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]
Process start date: 2022-08-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8659.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-08-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Attorney General will conduct a study on the underlying factors of animal cruelty and its predictive link to future human violence.
  • A grant program will be established to assist local entities in developing strategies for detecting and preventing animal cruelty.
  • Grant funds will support training for law enforcement, specialized units, and data collection systems for animal cruelty offenses.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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