Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2023
This bill amends the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to improve support for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. It establishes new grant programs for culturally specific services targeting underserved populations, including American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, and authorizes funding for national and tribal hotlines. The legislation prohibits discrimination in services, requires confidentiality protections for victims, and ensures no fees or income eligibility standards for assistance. It creates specific resource centers for Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians to reduce disparities and authorizes $270 million annually for these services through 2028.
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Introduction
Jul 2023
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Introduced Jul 27, 2023
Last action Jul 27, 2023
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Jul 27, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Jul 27, 2023
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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