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H.R. 1620 (117th)

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021

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Introduced

8 March 2021

Last action

24 May 2022 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Steny Hoyer, Marcy Kaptur, Gwen Moore, CAROLYN MALONEY, Barbara Lee, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], James McGovern, Karen Bass, Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Jackie Speier, Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Mark Takano, Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Gerald Connolly, Earl Blumenauer, Frederica Wilson, Val Demings, Julia Brownley, Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Jimmy Gomez, Tom Malinowski, Joseph Morelle, Derek Kilmer, Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Susan Wild, Dean Phillips, Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51], Frank Mrvan, Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Anthony Brown, Daniel Kildee, Elaine Luria, Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Brenda Lawrence, JAMES COOPER, Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Tom O'Halleran, Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Adriano Espaillat

Subjects

Housing

Source updated

10 August 2026

Housing

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 8 March 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, Veterans' Affairs, and Natural Resources, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 March 2021

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1096)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 March 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 March 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 9 March 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 March 2021

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.

    Source: Floor

  7. 17 March 2021

    Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1620.

    Source: Floor

  8. 17 March 2021

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 17 March 2021

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 172 (Roll no. 86). (text: CR H1432-1456)

    Source: Floor

  10. 17 March 2021

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 172 (Roll no. 86).(text: CR H1432-1456)

    Source: Floor

  11. 17 March 2021

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  12. 17 March 2021

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. (consideration: CR H1432-1475)

    Source: Floor

  13. 17 March 2021

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.

    Source: Floor

  14. 18 March 2021

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 5 October 2021

    Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-853.

    Source: Committee

  16. 24 May 2022

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

17 March 2021 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 244 · No 172 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 14

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Documents

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