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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2920| Senate 
| Updated: 11/21/2019
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (13)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029, modifies, and establishes new programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act, which provides funding and other support to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Among the bill's changes, it expands activities in rural areas and among tribal populations; addresses female genital mutilation; and establishes new protections to promote housing stability for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
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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 20, 2019
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Nov 20, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 21, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
  • 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 20, 2019
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • November 20, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 21, 2019
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-2017: Federal Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2019
  • HR 116-570: Combat Online Predators Act
  • S 116-2647: CREEPS Act
  • S 116-134: Combat Online Predators Act
  • HR 116-5184: HEALS Act
  • S 116-226: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2019
  • S 116-210: Tribal Law and Order Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1574: Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019
  • S 116-1853: BADGES for Native Communities Act
  • HR 116-1351: SURVIVE Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAgingAssault and harassment offensesChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnessesFederal-Indian relationsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLabor-management relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMinority employmentMinority healthMissing personsPublic contracts and procurementRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex offensesState and local government operationsViolent crimeWages and earningsWomen's healthWorker safety and health

Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2920| Senate 
| Updated: 11/21/2019
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029, modifies, and establishes new programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act, which provides funding and other support to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Among the bill's changes, it expands activities in rural areas and among tribal populations; addresses female genital mutilation; and establishes new protections to promote housing stability 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 20, 2019
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Nov 20, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 21, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
  • 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 20, 2019
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • November 20, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 21, 2019
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (13)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-2017: Federal Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2019
  • HR 116-570: Combat Online Predators Act
  • S 116-2647: CREEPS Act
  • S 116-134: Combat Online Predators Act
  • HR 116-5184: HEALS Act
  • S 116-226: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2019
  • S 116-210: Tribal Law and Order Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1574: Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019
  • S 116-1853: BADGES for Native Communities Act
  • HR 116-1351: SURVIVE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAgingAssault and harassment offensesChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnessesFederal-Indian relationsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLabor-management relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMinority employmentMinority healthMissing personsPublic contracts and procurementRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex offensesState and local government operationsViolent crimeWages and earningsWomen's healthWorker safety and health