Domestic Violence Prevention and Services Act

Summary

Domestic Violence Prevention and Services Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to States, local public agencies, and nonprofit organizations for projects designed to prevent domestic violence and to provide immediate shelter and other assistance for victims and dependents of victims of domestic violence. Stipulates that such funds may not be used for direct payment to any victim of domestic violence or to a dependent of such victim, and that no income eligibility standard may be imposed for anyone seeking services under this Act. Requires each State receiving assistance to report annually to the Secretary on the implementation of programs and projects under this Act. Directs the Secretary to designate within the Office of the Secretary an administrative unit to serve as the National Center on Domestic Violence, to be responsible for: (1) the coordination (through the interagency council established by this Act) of all Federal programs relating to domestic violence; (2) the operation of a national clearinghouse to collect and disseminate information relating to domestic violence; (3) the development of a national media campaign to increase public awareness of the problems of domestic violence and the availability of services for its victims; and (4) keeping Congress informed with respect to the implementation of this Act. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on the programs authorized by this Act. Requires that the records of any person subject to any program, project, or activity assisted under this Act be subject to the confidentiality provisions of the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972. Directs the Secretary to evaluate and report to Congress within two years of the first obligation of State grants on the effectiveness of the programs under this Act. Establishes an Interagency Domestic Violence Council to assist the Director of the National Center in coordinating all Federal programs regarding the prevention of domestic violence. Directs the Secretary to report within 90 days of the end of fiscal year 1981 and of each subsequent fiscal year to certain congressional committees specific information relating to applications for assistance for domestic violence research. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1983 to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

1. 28 September 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 September 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 May 1980

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Labor and Human Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 96-685.

   Source: Committee

4. 7 May 1980

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Labor and Human Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 96-685.

   Source: Committee

5. 4 September 1980

   Passed

   Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (Provisions inserted in H.R. 2977 as passed Senate).

   Source: Floor

6. 9 December 1980

   Passed

   Similar provisions inserted in S. 3259 as passed Senate.

   Source: Floor

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 7 May 1980

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 28 September 1979

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Sponsors

• Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Stone, Richard (Dick) [D-FL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
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