Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 13, 2019)
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2025 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
Among other things, the bill also authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
What just happenedNov 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6569)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateNov 13, 2019
- Nov 13, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6569)
Judiciary Committee - Nov 13, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate