Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026
Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026
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# Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to strengthen programs and services that help people experiencing domestic violence and their families. While the specific details aren't publicly available yet, bills with this title typically expand funding for shelters, counseling services, legal aid, and support programs for domestic violence victims and their children. **Who It Affects** The bill would directly impact domestic violence survivors and their dependents, as well as organizations that provide support services like shelters and counseling centers. It may also affect state and local governments that administer these programs. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) and is currently in committee.
This means it's still in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. For more detailed information about specific provisions, you can search for the bill on Congress.gov using the bill number HR 7333.
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.