Senate Bill 2920
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 20, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2920
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 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.
November 21, 2019
11/21/2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
11/20/2019
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
11/20/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 2, 2022 5:46:19 AM