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Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2119| House 
| Updated: 10/27/2021
Lucy McBath

Lucy McBath

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (83)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 20 21 This bill modifies, expands, and reauthorizes through FY2026 the Family Violence and Prevention Services program, which funds emergency shelters and supports related assistance for victims of domestic violence. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants and enter cooperative agreements with state and tribal domestic violence coalitions, and community-based organizations, to support prevention services. Depending on the type of organization, grant recipients must use funding to (1) provide technical assistance; (2) promote evidence-informed prevention strategies; (3) implement coordinated, community responses to reduce risk factors for family violence; and (4) develop prevention partnership strategies. Further, HHS must award specified grants to organizations that provide population-specific services in underserved communities and to community-based organizations that provide culturally specific domestic violence services to racial and ethnic minority groups. The bill also establishes a grants program for tribal domestic violence coalitions to support the provision of local, tribal, family domestic or dating violence services and requires HHS to award a grant for the administration of a hotline dedicated to serving Indians affected by domestic violence. In addition, the bill modifies certain program-wide definitions; changes the requirements for specified grant applications, eligibility criteria, and use of funds; and makes other technical revisions.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5041
Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2019
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jul 15, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
Jul 15, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 27, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1275
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 23, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90.
Sep 23, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-126.
Oct 12, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 716 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2119, H.R. 3110 and H.R. 3992. The resolution provides that H. Res. 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is amended by striking "October 27, 2021" each place it appears and inserting "November 18, 2021.
Oct 26, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 716. (consideration: H5885-5908; text: CR H5885-5895)
Oct 26, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2119, H.R. 3110 and H.R. 3992. The resolution provides that H. Res. 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is amended by striking "October 27, 2021" each place it appears and inserting "November 18, 2021.
Oct 26, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2119.
Oct 26, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 716, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 1.
Oct 26, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Oct 26, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 716, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 2.
Oct 26, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Oct 26, 2021
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2119 is postponed.
Oct 26, 2021
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration of H.R. 2119.
Oct 26, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: H5908-5911)
Oct 26, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Oct 26, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 200 (Roll no. 336).
View Vote
Oct 26, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 27, 2021
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5041
    Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2019


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.


  • July 15, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.


  • July 15, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 27, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1275
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 23, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90.


  • September 23, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-126.


  • October 12, 2021
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 716 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2119, H.R. 3110 and H.R. 3992. The resolution provides that H. Res. 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is amended by striking "October 27, 2021" each place it appears and inserting "November 18, 2021.


  • October 26, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 716. (consideration: H5885-5908; text: CR H5885-5895)


  • October 26, 2021
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2119, H.R. 3110 and H.R. 3992. The resolution provides that H. Res. 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is amended by striking "October 27, 2021" each place it appears and inserting "November 18, 2021.


  • October 26, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2119.


  • October 26, 2021
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 716, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 1.


  • October 26, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • October 26, 2021
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 716, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 2.


  • October 26, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • October 26, 2021
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2119 is postponed.


  • October 26, 2021
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration of H.R. 2119.


  • October 26, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: H5908-5911)


  • October 26, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • October 26, 2021
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 200 (Roll no. 336).
    View Vote


  • October 26, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 27, 2021
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.

Families

Related Bills

  • S 117-1275: Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021
  • HRES 117-716: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2119) to amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to make improvements; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3110) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3992) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to prohibit employers from limiting, segregating, or classifying applicants for employment; relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the bill (S. 1301) to provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans; and for other purposes.
Community life and organizationCrime preventionCrime victimsDomestic violence and child abuseFamily servicesHealth programs administration and fundingHomelessness and emergency shelter

Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2119| House 
| Updated: 10/27/2021
Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 20 21 This bill modifies, expands, and reauthorizes through FY2026 the Family Violence and Prevention Services program, which funds emergency shelters and supports related assistance for victims of domestic violence. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants and enter cooperative agreements with state and tribal domestic violence coalitions, and community-based organizations, to support prevention services. Depending on the type of organization, grant recipients must use funding to (1) provide technical assistance; (2) promote evidence-informed prevention strategies; (3) implement coordinated, community responses to reduce risk factors for family violence; and (4) develop prevention partnership strategies. Further, HHS must award specified grants to organizations that provide population-specific services in underserved communities and to community-based organizations that provide culturally specific domestic violence services to racial and ethnic minority groups. The bill also establishes a grants program for tribal domestic violence coalitions to support the provision of local, tribal, family domestic or dating violence services and requires HHS to award a grant for the administration of a hotline dedicated to serving Indians affected by domestic violence. In addition, the bill modifies certain program-wide definitions; changes the requirements for specified grant applications, eligibility criteria, and use of funds; and makes other technical revisions.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5041
Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2019
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jul 15, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
Jul 15, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 27, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1275
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 23, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90.
Sep 23, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-126.
Oct 12, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 716 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2119, H.R. 3110 and H.R. 3992. The resolution provides that H. Res. 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is amended by striking "October 27, 2021" each place it appears and inserting "November 18, 2021.
Oct 26, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 716. (consideration: H5885-5908; text: CR H5885-5895)
Oct 26, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2119, H.R. 3110 and H.R. 3992. The resolution provides that H. Res. 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is amended by striking "October 27, 2021" each place it appears and inserting "November 18, 2021.
Oct 26, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2119.
Oct 26, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 716, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 1.
Oct 26, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Oct 26, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 716, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 2.
Oct 26, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Oct 26, 2021
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2119 is postponed.
Oct 26, 2021
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration of H.R. 2119.
Oct 26, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: H5908-5911)
Oct 26, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Oct 26, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 200 (Roll no. 336).
View Vote
Oct 26, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 27, 2021
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5041
    Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2019


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.


  • July 15, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.


  • July 15, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 27, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1275
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 23, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90.


  • September 23, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-126.


  • October 12, 2021
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 716 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2119, H.R. 3110 and H.R. 3992. The resolution provides that H. Res. 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is amended by striking "October 27, 2021" each place it appears and inserting "November 18, 2021.


  • October 26, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 716. (consideration: H5885-5908; text: CR H5885-5895)


  • October 26, 2021
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2119, H.R. 3110 and H.R. 3992. The resolution provides that H. Res. 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is amended by striking "October 27, 2021" each place it appears and inserting "November 18, 2021.


  • October 26, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2119.


  • October 26, 2021
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 716, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 1.


  • October 26, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • October 26, 2021
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 716, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 2.


  • October 26, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • October 26, 2021
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2119 is postponed.


  • October 26, 2021
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration of H.R. 2119.


  • October 26, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: H5908-5911)


  • October 26, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • October 26, 2021
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 200 (Roll no. 336).
    View Vote


  • October 26, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 27, 2021
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
Lucy McBath

Lucy McBath

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (83)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Families

Related Bills

  • S 117-1275: Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021
  • HRES 117-716: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2119) to amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to make improvements; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3110) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3992) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to prohibit employers from limiting, segregating, or classifying applicants for employment; relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the bill (S. 1301) to provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community life and organizationCrime preventionCrime victimsDomestic violence and child abuseFamily servicesHealth programs administration and fundingHomelessness and emergency shelter