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US HR905Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2023
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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to define intimate partner to include someone with whom there is or was a dating relationship, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "intimate partner" in federal law to include current and former dating partners, as well as any other individual similarly situated to a spouse, including those protected by domestic or family violence laws. Additionally, the bill creates a new federal firearms prohibition for individuals convicted of misdemeanor stalking crimes, with certain due process protections. The bill's key purpose is to strengthen legal protections for domestic violence and stalking survivors by expanding the categories of relationships covered and restricting firearm access for those convicted of stalking offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Debbie Dingell (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Don Beyer (D),
Joaquin Castro (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/09/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/905/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr905/BILLS-118hr905ih.pdf |
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