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H.R. 2119

Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021

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Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021

This bill modifies, expands, and reauthorizes through FY2026 the Family Violence and Prevention Services program, which funds emergency shelters and supports related assistance for victims of domestic violence.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants and enter cooperative agreements with state and tribal domestic violence coalitions, and community-based organizations, to support prevention services. Depending on the type of organization, grant recipients must use funding to (1) provide technical assistance; (2) promote evidence-informed prevention strategies; (3) implement coordinated, community responses to reduce risk factors for family violence; and (4) develop prevention partnership strategies.

Further, HHS must award specified grants to organizations that provide population-specific services in underserved communities and to community-based organizations that provide culturally specific domestic violence services to racial and ethnic minority groups. The bill also establishes a grants program for tribal domestic violence coalitions to support the provision of local, tribal, family domestic or dating violence services and requires HHS to award a grant for the administration of a hotline dedicated to serving Indians affected by domestic violence.

In addition, the bill modifies certain program-wide definitions; changes the requirements for specified grant applications, eligibility criteria, and use of funds; and makes other technical revisions.

What just happenedOct 27, 2021

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6](D-GA)Sponsor
83 cosponsors79 D4 R
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  1. Oct 27, 2021Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.

  2. Oct 26, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Oct 26, 2021FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 200 (Roll no. 336).

  4. Oct 26, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 200 (Roll no. 336).

  5. Oct 26, 2021FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  6. Oct 26, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: H5908-5911)

  7. Oct 26, 2021FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration of H.R. 2119.

  8. Oct 26, 2021FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2119 is postponed.

  9. Oct 26, 2021FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  10. Oct 26, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 716, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 2.

  11. Oct 26, 2021FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  12. Oct 26, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 716, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 1.

  13. Oct 26, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2119.

  14. Oct 26, 2021FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2119, H.R. 3110 and H.R. 3992. The resolution provides that H. Res. 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is amended by striking "October 27, 2021" each place it appears and inserting "November 18, 2021.

  15. Oct 26, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 716. (consideration: H5885-5908; text: CR H5885-5895)

  16. Oct 12, 2021FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 716 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2119, H.R. 3110 and H.R. 3992. The resolution provides that H. Res. 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is amended by striking "October 27, 2021" each place it appears and inserting "November 18, 2021.

  17. Sep 23, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90.

  18. Sep 23, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-126.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  19. Sep 23, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-126.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  20. Jul 15, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  21. Jul 15, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  22. Mar 23, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  23. Mar 23, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Mar 23, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseOct 26, 202153

Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021

This bill modifies, expands, and reauthorizes through FY2026 the Family Violence and Prevention Services program, which funds emergency shelters and supports related assistance for victims of domestic violence.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants and enter cooperative agreements with state and tribal domestic violence coalitions, and community-based organizations, to support prevention services. Depending on the type of organization, grant recipients must use funding to (1) provide technical assistance; (2) promote evidence-informed prevention strategies; (3) implement coordinated, community responses to reduce risk factors for family violence; and (4) develop prevention partnership strategies.

Further, HHS must award specified grants to organizations that provide population-specific services in underserved communities and to community-based organizations that provide culturally specific domestic violence services to racial and ethnic minority groups. The bill also establishes a grants program for tribal domestic violence coalitions to support the provision of local, tribal, family domestic or dating violence services and requires HHS to award a grant for the administration of a hotline dedicated to serving Indians affected by domestic violence.

In addition, the bill modifies certain program-wide definitions; changes the requirements for specified grant applications, eligibility criteria, and use of funds; and makes other technical revisions.

Reported to HouseSep 23, 20217

Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021

This bill modifies, expands, and reauthorizes through FY2026 the Family Violence and Prevention Services program, which funds emergency shelters and supports related assistance for victims of domestic violence.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants and enter cooperative agreements with state and tribal domestic violence coalitions, and community-based organizations, to support prevention services. Depending on the type of organization, grant recipients must use funding to (1) provide technical assistance; (2) promote evidence-informed prevention strategies; (3) implement coordinated, community responses to reduce risk factors for family violence; and (4) develop prevention partnership strategies.

Further, HHS must award specified grants to organizations that provide population-specific services in underserved communities and to community-based organizations that provide culturally specific domestic violence services to racial and ethnic minority groups. The bill also establishes a grants program for tribal domestic violence coalitions to support the provision of local, tribal, family domestic or dating violence services and requires HHS to award a grant for the administration of a hotline dedicated to serving Indians affected by domestic violence.

In addition, the bill modifies certain program-wide definitions; changes the requirements for specified grant applications, eligibility criteria, and use of funds; and makes other technical revisions.

Introduced in HouseMar 23, 2021

Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021

This bill modifies, expands, and reauthorizes through FY2026 the Family Violence and Prevention Services program, which funds emergency shelters and supports related assistance for victims of domestic violence.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants and enter cooperative agreements with state and tribal domestic violence coalitions, and community-based organizations, to support prevention services. Depending on the type of organization, grant recipients must use funding to (1) provide technical assistance; (2) promote evidence-informed prevention strategies; (3) implement coordinated, community responses to reduce risk factors for family violence; and (4) develop prevention partnership strategies, among other uses.

Further, HHS must award specified grants to organizations that provide population-specific services in underserved communities and to community-based organizations that provide culturally specific domestic violence services to racial and ethnic minority groups. The bill also establishes a grants program for tribal domestic violence coalitions to support the provision of local, tribal, family domestic or dating violence services and requires HHS to award a grant for the administration of a hotline dedicated to serving Indians affected by domestic violence.

In addition, the bill modifies certain program-wide definitions; changes the requirements for specified grant applications, eligibility criteria, and use of funds; and makes other technical revisions.

Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021 — Informed