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To amend the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include the rural development voucher program as a covered housing program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5654| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2018
Vicente Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Bruce Poliquin (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2018 This bill amends the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) to include rural development housing voucher assistance provided by the Department of Agriculture as a covered housing program subject to VAWA protections (e.g., the prohibition on denial or termination of housing assistance based on the fact that an applicant or tenant is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking).
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • April 27, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against womenCrime victimsDomestic violence and child abuseHousing and community development fundingLow- and moderate-income housingRural conditions and developmentSex offenses

To amend the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include the rural development voucher program as a covered housing program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5654| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2018
VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2018 This bill amends the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) to include rural development housing voucher assistance provided by the Department of Agriculture as a covered housing program subject to VAWA protections (e.g., the prohibition on denial or termination of housing assistance based on the fact that an applicant or tenant is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking).
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • April 27, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Vicente Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Bruce Poliquin (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against womenCrime victimsDomestic violence and child abuseHousing and community development fundingLow- and moderate-income housingRural conditions and developmentSex offenses