A bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 20, 2019)
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
This bill reauthorizes through FY2029, modifies, and establishes new programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act, which provides funding and other support to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
Among the bill's changes, it expands activities in rural areas and among tribal populations; addresses female genital mutilation; and establishes new protections to promote housing stability for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
What just happenedNov 21, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
Who’s behind it
- Placed on Calendar SenateNov 21, 2019
- Nov 21, 2019Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
- Nov 20, 2019Calendars
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- Nov 20, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate