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US HR1882

US HR1882
VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2021


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Introduced
03/12/2021
In Committee
03/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include the rural development voucher program as a cov- ered housing program, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include the rural development voucher program, which provides housing assistance for low-income individuals in rural areas, as a covered housing program under the Act. This means that the protections and resources available to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking under the existing law will now also apply to individuals receiving this type of rural housing assistance.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 03/12/2021)

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