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H.R. 1585

Introduced

Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019

Introduced 3/7/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 66.

4/10/2019 • Senate

Summary

Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019

This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 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.

Passed House • 4/4/2019

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Topics & Subjects

AgingAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAssault and harassment offensesChild healthComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrime victimsCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDisability and paralysisDomestic violence and child abuse

Amendments (40)

This bill has 40 amendments proposed or adopted.

View all amendments on Congress.gov

Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (168)

Party Breakdown

167
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]

Democrat • CA-37

Sponsored 3/7/2019

Cosponsors (167)

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Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]

D-NY-10

Joined 3/8/2019

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Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-12]

D-CA-12

Joined 3/8/2019

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Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]

D-TX-7

Joined 3/8/2019

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Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

D-NY-3

Joined 3/8/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 7, 2019

Committee Review

March 13, 2019

Floor Debate

April 3, 2019

Passed Chamber

April 3, 2019

Other Chamber

April 8, 2019

President

Failed

April 4, 2019

Text Versions (4)

Placed on Calendar Senate4/10/2019
Engrossed in House4/4/2019
Reported in House3/27/2019
Introduced in House3/7/2019

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors167