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Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act

USA119th CongressHR-4127| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Dave Min (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act," establishes a pilot program to address the growing issue of technological abuse in intimate partner violence cases. The Director of the Office on Violence Against Women is authorized to award grants to eligible consortia, which are partnerships between institutions of higher education or private/public sector tech partners and domestic or sexual violence centers. These consortia must also have a letter of support from the relevant local, State, Tribal, or territorial government. The pilot program will award up to 15 grants, with each grant not exceeding $2,000,000, and will operate for a period of five years. Grant funds can be used for various purposes, including the purchase of new technological devices for victims and survivors, as well as other victim services aimed at reducing technological abuse. The Director is required to submit reports on the program's efficacy, challenges, and a recommendation on whether it should become a permanent program, both during and after its termination. Additionally, the bill authorizes a separate grant program, managed by the Director in consultation with the Secretaries of Education and Health and Human Services, to provide education on technological abuse. This program will award up to $20,000,000 over five years to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to develop and implement training, educational programs, and technical assistance for those supporting victims of technological abuse.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9544
Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6173
Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act
Jun 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2159
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9544
    Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6173
    Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act


  • June 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2159
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-2159: Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act

Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act

USA119th CongressHR-4127| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
This bill, titled the "Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act," establishes a pilot program to address the growing issue of technological abuse in intimate partner violence cases. The Director of the Office on Violence Against Women is authorized to award grants to eligible consortia, which are partnerships between institutions of higher education or private/public sector tech partners and domestic or sexual violence centers. These consortia must also have a letter of support from the relevant local, State, Tribal, or territorial government. The pilot program will award up to 15 grants, with each grant not exceeding $2,000,000, and will operate for a period of five years. Grant funds can be used for various purposes, including the purchase of new technological devices for victims and survivors, as well as other victim services aimed at reducing technological abuse. The Director is required to submit reports on the program's efficacy, challenges, and a recommendation on whether it should become a permanent program, both during and after its termination. Additionally, the bill authorizes a separate grant program, managed by the Director in consultation with the Secretaries of Education and Health and Human Services, to provide education on technological abuse. This program will award up to $20,000,000 over five years to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to develop and implement training, educational programs, and technical assistance for those supporting victims of technological abuse.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9544
Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6173
Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act
Jun 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2159
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9544
    Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6173
    Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act


  • June 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2159
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Dave Min (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-2159: Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted