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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2843| Senate 
| Updated: 11/13/2019
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (46)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2025 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Among other things, the bill also authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1585
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 66.
Nov 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6569)
  • April 10, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1585
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 66.


  • November 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6569)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1585: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-569: Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act of 2019
  • HR 116-570: Combat Online Predators Act
  • S 116-134: Combat Online Predators Act
  • S 116-4443: Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
  • HR 116-3552: Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act
  • HR 116-1574: Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019
  • S 116-171: Abby Honold Act
  • HR 116-7930: Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
  • S 116-120: Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2019
AgingAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAssault and harassment offensesChild healthComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDisability and paralysisDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFederal-Indian relationsFederal officialsFirearms and explosivesFraud offenses and financial crimesGeneticsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingHousing discriminationHuman traffickingIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationLandlord and tenantLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLow- and moderate-income housingMarriage and family statusMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMissing personsPoverty and welfare assistanceResearch administration and fundingRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex and reproductive healthSex offensesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costsTelephone and wireless communicationUnemploymentVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsViolent crimeVocational and technical educationWomen's healthWorker safety and health

Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2843| Senate 
| Updated: 11/13/2019
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2025 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Among other things, the bill also authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1585
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 66.
Nov 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6569)
  • April 10, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1585
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 66.


  • November 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6569)
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (46)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1585: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-569: Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act of 2019
  • HR 116-570: Combat Online Predators Act
  • S 116-134: Combat Online Predators Act
  • S 116-4443: Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
  • HR 116-3552: Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act
  • HR 116-1574: Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019
  • S 116-171: Abby Honold Act
  • HR 116-7930: Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
  • S 116-120: Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAssault and harassment offensesChild healthComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDisability and paralysisDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFederal-Indian relationsFederal officialsFirearms and explosivesFraud offenses and financial crimesGeneticsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingHousing discriminationHuman traffickingIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationLandlord and tenantLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLow- and moderate-income housingMarriage and family statusMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMissing personsPoverty and welfare assistanceResearch administration and fundingRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex and reproductive healthSex offensesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costsTelephone and wireless communicationUnemploymentVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsViolent crimeVocational and technical educationWomen's healthWorker safety and health