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H.R. 1620

Referred to Committee

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021

Introduced 3/8/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

5/24/2022 • Senate

Summary

Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021

This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2026 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

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 • 3/17/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Assault and harassment offensesChild care and developmentChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime victimsCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useFirearms and explosivesGeneticsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive care

Amendments (4)

This bill has 4 amendments proposed or adopted.

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Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (187)

Party Breakdown

185
Democrats
2
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

Democrat • TX-18

Sponsored 3/8/2021

Cosponsors (186)

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

D-NY-10

Joined 3/8/2021

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Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]

D-MD-5

Joined 3/8/2021

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Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

D-OH-9

Joined 3/8/2021

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Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

D-WI-4

Joined 3/8/2021

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 8, 2021

Committee Review

March 16, 2021

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.

Floor Debate

March 17, 2021

Passed Chamber

March 17, 2021

Other Chamber

March 18, 2021

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Referred in Senate5/24/2022
Received in Senate3/18/2021
Engrossed in House3/17/2021
Introduced in House3/8/2021

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1620) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1603) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1868) to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 17) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; and for other purposes.

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors186