Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) passes out of the House
In a huge win for families in Georgia and across the country, today, Rep. Lucy McBath’s (GA-06) bipartisan bill to prevent family violence passed the House of Representatives. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) will increase funding for federal programs dedicated to protecting survivors and preventing domestic and family violence, and is a critical step towards keeping children, women, and families safe.
Rep. McBath first introduced the FVPSA in 2019. Among other things, the legislation will reauthorize critical funding for local domestic violence shelters, invest in culturally-specific programs for victims from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, improve funding for tribal nations and their domestic violence prevention efforts, and strengthen and update the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
“Lucy McBath is a true champion for Georgia families,” said DCCC spokesperson Monica Robinson. “Her bipartisan bill to prevent domestic violence and support survivors will make a real difference in the lives of women and families in this country. We applaud the passage of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act, and are proud that House Democrats like Lucy McBath continue to deliver.”
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