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Introduced
11/01/2023
11/01/2023
In Committee
11/01/2023
11/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to ensure that healthcare providers can assist survivors of domestic violence, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Better Care For Domestic Violence Survivors Act, aims to amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to establish a demonstration program that provides grants to eligible healthcare facilities, such as hospitals and community health centers, to collaborate with victim service organizations. The program would train healthcare providers, administrators, and emergency personnel on trauma-informed, victim-centered techniques to identify, respond to, and treat cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The bill also requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to oversee the program, including evaluating its effectiveness and making the results publicly available.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 11/01/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Manpower and Training
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Domestic Violence
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6168/all-info | 11/02/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6168/BILLS-118hr6168ih.pdf | 12/29/2023 |
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