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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-21 | Calendars | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308. | Senate |
| 2019-11-20 | Calendars | Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. | Senate |
| 2019-11-20 | IntroReferral | Introduced in Senate | Library of Congress |