S-119 : Still Just a Bill


Abby Honold Act

This bill directs the Office on Violence Against Women within the Department of Justice 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
2021-01-28IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2021-01-28IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Amy Klobuchar [D] (MN)
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Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
Related Subjects
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Crimes against women
  • Crime victims
  • 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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