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VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1310| House 
| Updated: 2/19/2019
Vicente Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Feb 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • February 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 19, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4916: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-5038: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3620: Strategy and Investment in Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2019
Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against womenCrime victimsDomestic violence and child abuseHousing and community development fundingLow- and moderate-income housingRural conditions and developmentSex offenses

VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1310| House 
| Updated: 2/19/2019
VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Feb 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • February 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 19, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Vicente Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4916: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-5038: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3620: Strategy and Investment in Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2019
  • 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