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Introduced
02/14/2019
02/14/2019
In Committee
03/25/2019
03/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1239/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1239/BILLS-116hr1239ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1239/BILLS-116hr1239ih.pdf.pdf |
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