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Animal Cruelty Study and Violence Prevention Grant Program

This act aims to study the link between animal cruelty and future violence against humans. It establishes a grant program to help local communities prevent animal cruelty and rehabilitate offenders, potentially increasing community safety.
Key points
Directs the Attorney General to conduct a study on the underlying factors of animal cruelty and its prediction of future human violence.
Authorizes a grant program to assist eligible entities in developing strategies for detecting, intervening in, and rehabilitating animal cruelty offenders.
Provides funding for training law enforcement, judges, and mental health professionals to better identify and respond to animal cruelty.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7396
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Process start date: 2024-02-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

AVERT Future Violence Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7396.

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 2024-02-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Directs the Attorney General to conduct a study on the underlying factors of animal cruelty and its prediction of future human violence.
  • Authorizes a grant program to assist eligible entities in developing strategies for detecting, intervening in, and rehabilitating animal cruelty offenders.
  • Provides funding for training law enforcement, judges, and mental health professionals to better identify and respond to animal cruelty.
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. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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