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S. 2920

Introduced

Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019

Introduced 11/20/2019•116th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.

11/21/2019 • Senate

Summary

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.

Introduced in Senate • 11/20/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAgingAssault and harassment offensesChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnesses

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (14)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

Republican • IA

Sponsored 11/20/2019

Cosponsors (13)

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Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

R-SC

Joined 11/20/2019

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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

R-TX

Joined 11/20/2019

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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

R-TN

Joined 11/20/2019

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Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

R-ND

Joined 11/20/2019

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Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]

R-FL

Joined 11/20/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

November 20, 2019

Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

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Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Placed on Calendar Senate11/21/2019

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors13