HR-1882 : Still Just a Bill

VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2021

This bill adds the Rural Development Voucher Program to the list of covered housing programs under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA).

Specifically, it extends VAWA's housing protections (e.g., protection from eviction or denial of housing) to residents and applicants under the Rural Development Voucher Program who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-12IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2021-03-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-15]
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Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Crime victims
  • Crimes against women
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Housing and community development funding
  • Low- and moderate-income housing
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Sex offenses

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