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H.R. 5654

VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2018

VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2018

This bill amends the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) to include rural development housing voucher assistance provided by the Department of Agriculture as a covered housing program subject to VAWA protections (e.g., the prohibition on denial or termination of housing assistance based on the fact that an applicant or tenant is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking).

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-15](D-TX)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  2. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  3. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2018 — Informed