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

USA119th CongressS-2159| Senate 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

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 comprehensive approach to address the growing issue of technology-related abuse in intimate partner violence cases. It recognizes that a significant percentage of victims experience nonphysical forms of abuse, with technology increasingly used for stalking, harassment, and control. The legislation mandates the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women to create a pilot program , awarding up to 15 grants, each not exceeding $2,000,000, to eligible consortia over a five-year period. These consortia must include institutions of higher education or private sector partners with technical expertise, alongside domestic or sexual violence centers, and have local government support. Grant funds can be used to purchase new technological devices for victims and provide other victim services aimed at reducing or assisting with technological abuse. Additionally, the bill establishes a separate grant program , authorizing up to $20,000,000 over five years, for nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education. These grants will fund the development and implementation of training, educational programs, and technical assistance for individuals and organizations supporting victims of technological abuse. The Director is required to submit reports to Congress reviewing the pilot program's efficacy, challenges, and recommendations for its future, both during and after its termination.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5279
Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3213
Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act
Jun 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4127
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5279
    Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3213
    Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act


  • June 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4127
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4127: 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 CongressS-2159| Senate 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
This bill, titled the "Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act," establishes a comprehensive approach to address the growing issue of technology-related abuse in intimate partner violence cases. It recognizes that a significant percentage of victims experience nonphysical forms of abuse, with technology increasingly used for stalking, harassment, and control. The legislation mandates the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women to create a pilot program , awarding up to 15 grants, each not exceeding $2,000,000, to eligible consortia over a five-year period. These consortia must include institutions of higher education or private sector partners with technical expertise, alongside domestic or sexual violence centers, and have local government support. Grant funds can be used to purchase new technological devices for victims and provide other victim services aimed at reducing or assisting with technological abuse. Additionally, the bill establishes a separate grant program , authorizing up to $20,000,000 over five years, for nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education. These grants will fund the development and implementation of training, educational programs, and technical assistance for individuals and organizations supporting victims of technological abuse. The Director is required to submit reports to Congress reviewing the pilot program's efficacy, challenges, and recommendations for its future, both during and after its termination.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5279
Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3213
Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act
Jun 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4127
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5279
    Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3213
    Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act


  • June 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4127
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4127: Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted