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substantiveMar 17, 2021 · House roll call · passage · Result: Passed

On Passage — H R 1620 — The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021

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 breakdown

Yea244

Democrat: 215 · Republican: 29

Nay172

Republican: 172

Present0

Not Voting14

Democrat: 4 · Republican: 10

How each member voted (430)

Yea (244)

Nay (172)

Not Voting (14)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.