S-171 : Still Just a Bill

Abby Honold Act

This bill directs the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women to make competitive grants to law enforcement agencies and victim services organizations to implement evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches in responding to and investigating domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-01-16IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2019-01-16IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Crime victims
  • Crimes against women
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Government information and archives
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Sex offenses

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