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Military Family Violence Prevention Act

USA117th CongressHR-2146| House 
| Updated: 3/23/2021
David P. Joyce

David P. Joyce

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (9)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Military Family Violence Prevention Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to take various actions and implement programs related to the prevention of and response to domestic violence and child abuse and neglect among military families. Specifically, the bill requires DOD to report on current and recommended staffing levels for the Family Advocacy Programs (FAPs) of the Armed Forces at each installation, ensure that appropriate statistical data on incidents report to the FAPs is shared among and across the Armed Forces, establish a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of various mechanisms to inform families about the FAPs and resiliency training of the Armed Forces during their enrollment in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, report on the results of the study conducted by the Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services that includes information on initial entry points for use by members of military families seeking support for domestic abuse or child abuse and neglect, and modify internal policy related to FAPs to enhance collaboration among the specified DOD programs (e.g., the Defense Suicide Prevention Office). Each military department must improve the information available to military families on the services available in connection with domestic abuse or child abuse and neglect. Finally, the bill requires the Inspector General of DOD to report on best practices among military installations in prevention and response to domestic abuse and child abuse and neglect among military families.
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Timeline
Mar 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-906
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • March 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-906
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-906: Military Family Violence Prevention Act
Assault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useFamily servicesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthMilitary command and structureMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsSex offenses

Military Family Violence Prevention Act

USA117th CongressHR-2146| House 
| Updated: 3/23/2021
Military Family Violence Prevention Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to take various actions and implement programs related to the prevention of and response to domestic violence and child abuse and neglect among military families. Specifically, the bill requires DOD to report on current and recommended staffing levels for the Family Advocacy Programs (FAPs) of the Armed Forces at each installation, ensure that appropriate statistical data on incidents report to the FAPs is shared among and across the Armed Forces, establish a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of various mechanisms to inform families about the FAPs and resiliency training of the Armed Forces during their enrollment in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, report on the results of the study conducted by the Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services that includes information on initial entry points for use by members of military families seeking support for domestic abuse or child abuse and neglect, and modify internal policy related to FAPs to enhance collaboration among the specified DOD programs (e.g., the Defense Suicide Prevention Office). Each military department must improve the information available to military families on the services available in connection with domestic abuse or child abuse and neglect. Finally, the bill requires the Inspector General of DOD to report on best practices among military installations in prevention and response to domestic abuse and child abuse and neglect among military families.
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Timeline
Mar 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-906
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • March 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-906
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
David P. Joyce

David P. Joyce

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (9)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-906: Military Family Violence Prevention Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useFamily servicesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthMilitary command and structureMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsSex offenses