Senate Bill 2843
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 13, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2843
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2025 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.
November 13, 2019
11/13/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6569)
11/13/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:17:28 AM