H.R. 1620 · 117th Congress

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021

Introduced on Mar 8, 2021 by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX-18). 186 cosponsors, 2 of them from another party. Latest action (May 24, 2022): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Mar 8, 2021
Cosponsors
186
2 from the other party
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Child care and development
  • Child health
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Congressional oversight
  • Correctional facilities and imprisonment
  • Crime victims
  • Crimes against children
  • Crimes against women
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Detention of persons
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Genetics
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Missing persons
  • Separation, divorce, custody, support
  • Sex offenses
  • State and local government operations
  • Violent crime
  • Vocational and technical education
  • Women's health

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Mar 17, 2021). Public domain.

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Sheila Jackson LeeD-TX-18Sponsor

Democrats · 184

Republicans · 2

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Mar 17, 2021· House· Amendments· Agreed to 228–197
  2. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Mar 17, 2021· House· Amendments· Agreed to 242–174
  3. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Mar 17, 2021· House· Amendments· Failed 177–249
  4. On Passage
    Mar 17, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 244–172

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Mar 8, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Mar 8, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Mar 8, 2021Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1096)
  4. Mar 8, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  5. Mar 8, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  6. Mar 8, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  7. Mar 8, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  8. Mar 8, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  9. Mar 8, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  10. Mar 8, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  11. Mar 9, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  12. Mar 16, 2021 · HouseRules 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.
  13. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. (consideration: CR H1432-1475)
  14. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseRule 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.
  15. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1620.
  16. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 233, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Nadler en bloc amendment No. 1.
  17. Mar 17, 2021 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Fischbach demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  18. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 233, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik amendment No. 36.
  19. Mar 17, 2021 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stefanik amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Stefanik demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  20. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 233, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wagner amendment No. 40.
  21. Mar 17, 2021 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wagner amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Wagner demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  22. Mar 17, 2021 · HousePursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further consideration of H.R. 1620 was postponed.
  23. Mar 17, 2021 · HousePursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 1620.
  24. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1476-1479)
  25. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseUNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
  26. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
  27. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  28. Mar 17, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 172 (Roll no. 86).(text: CR H1432-1456)House · Roll call 86
  29. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 172 (Roll no. 86). (text: CR H1432-1456)House · Roll call 86
  30. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  31. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseThe 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.
  32. Mar 18, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate.
  33. Oct 5, 2021 · SenateCommittee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
  34. May 24, 2022 · SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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