117th Congress · House

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021

Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses · Child care and development · Child health · Child safety and welfare · Congressional oversight · Correctional facilities and imprisonment · Crime victims · Crimes against children

In plain language

House bill in the 117th Congress.
Modifies and reauthorizes through FY2026 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent.
House passed it on Mar 17, 2021 (substantive).

Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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Roll-call votes on this measure

substantiveMar 17, 2021 · House · Agreed to
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1620
substantiveMar 17, 2021 · House · Agreed to
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1620
substantiveMar 17, 2021 · House · Failed
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1620
substantiveMar 17, 2021 · House · Passed
On Passage — H R 1620 — The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021