Bill Sponsor
House Bill 7212
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Violence Against Women Health Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 3, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 3, 2018
Latest Action
Dec 3, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
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
7212
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Violence Against Women Health Act of 2018

This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 the Department of Health and Human Services program that awards grants to support the health care system's response to domestic violence. The bill also modifies the program, including by requiring that grant funds be used to support specified training and resources for behavioral-health professionals.

Text (1)
December 3, 2018
Actions (2)
12/03/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/03/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:51 PM