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Introduced
09/13/2018
09/13/2018
In Committee
09/20/2018
09/20/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018
AI Summary
This bill reauthorizes and extends the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs at the Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services for an additional fiscal year, from 2014-2018 to 2014-2019. The key provisions include extending funding for grant programs that support services and resources for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, such as the STOP Grants, Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies, Legal Assistance for Victims, and programs focused on rural areas, older adults, children and youth, and campus safety. The bill also reauthorizes provisions related to sex offender management, court-appointed special advocates, tribal jurisdiction, and healthcare system responses.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. (on 09/20/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6797/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6797/BILLS-115hr6797ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6797/BILLS-115hr6797ih.pdf.pdf |
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