Session 117

HR 1892

Violence Against Women Extension Act of 2021

In Committee

Jurisdiction

US Congress

Session

Session 117

Official source

Chamber

House

Session

Session 117

Jurisdiction

US Congress

Bill overview

The Violence Against Women Extension Act of 2021 reauthorizes existing Department of Justice programs designed to combat violence against women. It extends funding for various initiatives, including grants for STOP programs, legal assistance for victims, and support for families impacted by violence. The bill also addresses issues such as sex offender management, court-appointed advocates, and efforts to prevent violence in rural areas and on college campuses.

Positions across the country

No public positions recorded for this legislation.

Arguments in favor

Reasons to support this legislation.

No arguments in favor have been submitted.

Submit yours

Arguments opposed

Reasons to oppose this legislation.

No arguments opposed have been submitted.

Submit yours

Legislative history

2021-03-12House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2021-03-12House

Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.

HR 1892

Bill overview

Sponsors

Primary sponsor

Cosponsors

Positions across the country

Arguments in favor

Arguments opposed

Bill text

Positions across the country