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Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2196| Senate 
| Updated: 6/26/2025
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (17)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill significantly expands federal firearm prohibitions by redefining key terms in title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections for survivors of domestic violence and stalking. It broadens the definition of an "intimate partner" to include individuals who are or were in a dating relationship, as well as others similarly situated to a spouse under state or tribal domestic violence laws. This change ensures that more relationships are covered under existing federal protections. The legislation also expands the scope of a "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" to include offenses committed against children of a parent or guardian who has a current or recent former dating relationship with the perpetrator. A major new provision establishes a federal firearm prohibitor for individuals convicted of a "misdemeanor crime of stalking," defining it as a misdemeanor involving harassment, intimidation, or surveillance causing fear or emotional distress to the victim or their close associates. For these convictions to trigger a firearm prohibition, specific due process requirements must be met, such as legal representation or a knowing waiver, and a jury trial or waiver. These amendments aim to enhance protections for survivors by closing perceived gaps in federal law regarding firearm access for offenders.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-321
Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2023
Jun 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4166
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-321
    Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2023


  • June 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4166
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4166: Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025

Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2196| Senate 
| Updated: 6/26/2025
This bill significantly expands federal firearm prohibitions by redefining key terms in title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections for survivors of domestic violence and stalking. It broadens the definition of an "intimate partner" to include individuals who are or were in a dating relationship, as well as others similarly situated to a spouse under state or tribal domestic violence laws. This change ensures that more relationships are covered under existing federal protections. The legislation also expands the scope of a "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" to include offenses committed against children of a parent or guardian who has a current or recent former dating relationship with the perpetrator. A major new provision establishes a federal firearm prohibitor for individuals convicted of a "misdemeanor crime of stalking," defining it as a misdemeanor involving harassment, intimidation, or surveillance causing fear or emotional distress to the victim or their close associates. For these convictions to trigger a firearm prohibition, specific due process requirements must be met, such as legal representation or a knowing waiver, and a jury trial or waiver. These amendments aim to enhance protections for survivors by closing perceived gaps in federal law regarding firearm access for offenders.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-321
Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2023
Jun 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4166
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-321
    Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2023


  • June 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4166
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (17)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4166: Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted