H.R. 4116 · 111th Congress

FVPSA Reauthorization Act of 2009

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Gwen Moore
Introduced
2009-11-19
Latest action
2010-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

Summary

FVPSA Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Revises requirements for and reauthorizes the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act at increased levels for FY2010-FY2014.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish grant programs for: (1) specialized services for abused parents and their children; (2) domestic violence prevention enhancement and leadership through alliances; and (3) enhancement of culturally competent services for adult and youth victims of domestic violence from racial and ethnic minority groups.