H.R. 1620 · 117th Congress
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Sheila Jackson Lee
- Introduced
- 2021-03-08
- Latest action
- 2022-05-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Summary
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021
This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2026 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
The bill also authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.