Public Law97th CongressCrime and Law Enforcement
S. 2420Became Law
Victim and Witness Protection Act of 1982
This bill became law
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What it does
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What just happenedOct 12, 1982
Became Public Law No: 97-291.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
57 cosponsors