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US HR1310

VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2019


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Introduced
02/19/2019
In Committee
02/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include the rural development voucher program as a covered housing program, and for other purposes. This bill adds the Rural Development Voucher Program to the list of covered housing programs under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA). Specifically, it extends VAWA's housing protections (e.g., protection from eviction or denial of housing) to residents and applicants under the Rural Development Voucher Program who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

AI Summary

This bill adds the Rural Development Voucher Program to the list of covered housing programs under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA). Specifically, it extends VAWA's housing protections, such as protection from eviction or denial of housing, to residents and applicants under the Rural Development Voucher Program who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 02/19/2019)

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