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H.R.2119

H.R.2119: Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021

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About This Bill

Introduced March 23, 2021
Latest Major Action Oct. 27, 2021
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Bill Sponsor

Lucy McBath (D-Ga.)

Bill Cosponsors

83 (79 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Placed on Calendar Senate - Oct. 27, 2021
Engrossed in House - Oct. 26, 2021
Reported in House - Sept. 23, 2021
Introduced in House - March 23, 2021

Bill Summary

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...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Oct. 27, 2021	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
Oct. 26, 2021	The previous question was ordered without objection.
Oct. 26, 2021	Considered as unfinished business.
Oct. 26, 2021	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 716.
Oct. 26, 2021	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Oct. 26, 2021	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct. 26, 2021	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 200 (Roll no. 336).
Oct. 26, 2021	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: H5908-5911)
Oct. 26, 2021	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 716. (consideration: H5885-5908; text: CR H5885-5895)
Oct. 26, 2021	Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration of H.R. 2119.
Oct. 26, 2021	Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 2119 is postponed.
Oct. 26, 2021	POSTPONED 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.
Oct. 26, 2021	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 716, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 2.
Oct. 26, 2021	POSTPONED 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.
Oct. 26, 2021	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 716, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) en bloc No. 1.
Oct. 26, 2021	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2119.
Oct. 26, 2021	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.
Oct. 12, 2021	Rules 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.
Sept. 23, 2021	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90.
Sept. 23, 2021	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-126.
July 15, 2021	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
July 15, 2021	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 23, 2021	Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
March 23, 2021	Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
March 23, 2021	Introduced in the House by Lucy McBath (D-Ga.)

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