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US HR1239

US HR1239
Protecting Women Act of 2019


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Introduced
02/14/2019
In Committee
03/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To reauthorize Department of Justice programs that combat violence against women, and for other purposes. This bill extends through FY2019 19 grant programs authorized by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and subsequent legislation and administered by the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women.

AI Summary

This bill extends through fiscal year 2019 the reauthorization of 19 grant programs administered by the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women that combat violence against women. The bill reauthorizes these programs, which were previously authorized through fiscal year 2018, and includes grants for purposes such as encouraging arrest policies, providing legal assistance to victims, supporting families in the justice system, addressing housing needs of victims, and strengthening the healthcare system's response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 03/25/2019)

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