H.R. 2119 · 117th Congress

Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021

Introduced on Mar 23, 2021 by Lucy McBath (D-GA-6). 83 cosponsors, 4 of them from another party. Latest action (Oct 27, 2021): Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Mar 23, 2021
Cosponsors
83
4 from the other party
Policy area
Families
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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 amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to make improvements.

Subjects

  • Community life and organization
  • Crime prevention
  • Crime victims
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Family services
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Homelessness and emergency shelter

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Oct 26, 2021). Public domain.

Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021

This bill modifies, expands, and reauthorizes through FY2026 the Family Violence and Prevention Services program, which funds emergency shelters and supports related assistance for victims of domestic violence.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants and enter cooperative agreements with state and tribal domestic violence coalitions, and community-based organizations, to support prevention services. Depending on the type of organization, grant recipients must use funding to (1) provide technical assistance; (2) promote evidence-informed prevention strategies; (3) implement coordinated, community responses to reduce risk factors for family violence; and (4) develop prevention partnership strategies.

Further, HHS must award specified grants to organizations that provide population-specific services in underserved communities and to community-based organizations that provide culturally specific domestic violence services to racial and ethnic minority groups. The bill also establishes a grants program for tribal domestic violence coalitions to support the provision of local, tribal, family domestic or dating violence services and requires HHS to award a grant for the administration of a hotline dedicated to serving Indians affected by domestic violence.

In addition, the bill modifies certain program-wide definitions; changes the requirements for specified grant applications, eligibility criteria, and use of funds; and makes other technical revisions.

Sponsor and cosponsors

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

Lucy McBathD-GA-6Sponsor

Democrats · 79

Republicans · 4

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
    Oct 26, 2021· House· Amendments· Agreed to 238–189
  2. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Oct 26, 2021· House· Amendments· Failed 175–250
  3. On Passage
    Oct 26, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 228–200

History

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

  1. Mar 23, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Mar 23, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Mar 23, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  4. Jul 15, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. Jul 15, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
  6. Sep 23, 2021Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-126.
  7. Sep 23, 2021 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-126.
  8. Sep 23, 2021 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90.
  9. Oct 12, 2021 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 716 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2119, H.R. 3110 and H.R. 3992. The resolution provides that H. Res. 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is amended by striking "October 27, 2021" each place it appears and inserting "November 18, 2021.
  10. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 716. (consideration: H5885-5908; text: CR H5885-5895)
  11. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2119, H.R. 3110 and H.R. 3992. The resolution provides that H. Res. 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is amended by striking "October 27, 2021" each place it appears and inserting "November 18, 2021.
  12. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2119.
  13. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 716, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 1.
  14. Oct 26, 2021 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  15. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 716, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 2.
  16. Oct 26, 2021 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  17. Oct 26, 2021 · HousePursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2119 is postponed.
  18. Oct 26, 2021 · HousePursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration of H.R. 2119.
  19. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: H5908-5911)
  20. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  21. Oct 26, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 200 (Roll no. 336).House · Roll call 336
  22. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 200 (Roll no. 336).House · Roll call 336
  23. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  24. Oct 27, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.

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