HR9983Referred to Committee

Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-30
Introduced
11
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

James A. Himes
James A. Himes
Democrat · CT · Representative
Votes with party: 95.7% (635 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (11)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-30

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would create new legal protections and support services for domestic violence survivors, potentially including measures to help them access housing, employment assistance, and legal aid. It aims to strengthen existing domestic violence prevention programs and could expand resources available to survivors seeking to leave abusive situations. The legislation would affect domestic violence survivors, service providers, and potentially employers and housing providers who work with this population.

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