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H.R. 1991 117th Congress House

Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence Act

Official title: To direct the Attorney General to conduct studies on child custody and divorce in domestic violence cases, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 17, 2021 Introduced by: Norma J. Torres Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Crime victimsDomestic violence and child abuseGovernment studies and investigationsLegal fees and court costs
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Separation, divorce, custody, supportState and local government operationsWages and earnings
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mar 17, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 17, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence Act

This bill requires the Department of Justice to study issues and make recommendations related to child custody and divorce in domestic violence cases.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1620 Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1991: Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1991/
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"H.R. 1991: Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1991/.
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H.R. 1991, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1991/.
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