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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019

Introduced: November 13, 2019 See on congress.gov
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Nov 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6569)
Nov 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019

This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2025 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

Among other things, 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.

What's happening now November 13, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6569)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 33
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Nov 13, 2019
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Nov 13, 2019
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Nov 13, 2019
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Nov 13, 2019
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Nov 13, 2019
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Nov 13, 2019
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Nov 13, 2019
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Nov 13, 2019
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Nov 13, 2019
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Nov 13, 2019
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Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Nov 13, 2019
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Nov 13, 2019
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Nov 13, 2019
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Nov 13, 2019
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Nov 13, 2019
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Nov 13, 2019
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Nov 13, 2019
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Nov 13, 2019
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Nov 13, 2019
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Nov 13, 2019
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Nov 13, 2019
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Nov 13, 2019
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Nov 13, 2019
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Nov 13, 2019
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Nov 13, 2019
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Nov 13, 2019
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Nov 13, 2019
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Nov 13, 2019
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Nov 13, 2019
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Nov 13, 2019
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Nov 13, 2019
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Nov 13, 2019
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Nov 13, 2019