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Introduced
11/13/2019
11/13/2019
In Committee
11/13/2019
11/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Modifies and reauthorizes through FY2025 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Among other things, the bill also authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
AI Summary
This bill modifies and reauthorizes programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. It authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims. The bill enhances legal tools to combat these crimes, improves services for victims, provides services and justice for young victims, reduces violence, strengthens the health care system's response, and addresses the housing and economic needs of victims. It also addresses safety for Native American women, improves conditions for women in federal custody, and provides law enforcement tools to enhance public safety. Overall, the bill aims to empower survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking to be free from violence, hardship, and control.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (47)
Dianne Feinstein (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Doug Jones (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Joe Manchin (I),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6569) (on 11/13/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2843/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2843/BILLS-116s2843is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2843/BILLS-116s2843is.pdf.pdf |
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