Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative McBath
Introduced
Summary
Would expand and fund nationwide domestic violence prevention and survivor services by updating the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act and related Violence Against Women Act authorities. The bill would modernize definitions, require nondiscrimination and confidentiality protections, create national technical assistance and resource networks, and set new funding rules and set‑asides for States, Tribes, coalitions, hotlines, and culturally specific programs.
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- Families and survivors: Increases support for trauma‑informed residential and nonresidential services, funds culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and backs 24‑hour hotlines and digital services for survivors and callers.
- Tribal, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities: Reserves at least 12.5% of the $270 million annual authorization for tribal grants and creates a dedicated National Indian Domestic Violence Hotline grant with tailored application and cultural requirements.
- States, coalitions, and prevention efforts: Raises the formula grant base to $600,000 per State and directs at least 70% of remaining formula funds to States, while creating the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership program and boosting national resource and technical assistance centers.
*Would authorize about $270 million a year for FY2027–FY2031 plus additional dedicated funding, including $10 million a year for teen dating projects and $5 million a year for culturally specific services, thereby increasing federal spending over that period.*
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
McBath
GA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 2/3/2026
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
WI • D
Sponsored 2/3/2026
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
CA • R
Sponsored 2/3/2026
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
PA • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
McCollum
MN • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
MA • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
IL • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
MO • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]
KY • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Budzinski
IL • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Cherfilus-McCormick
FL • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Bonamici
OR • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
NV • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Simon
CA • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]
VT • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
CO • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Schakowsky
IL • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Barragan
CA • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
NC • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Swalwell
CA • D
Sponsored 2/25/2026
Elfreth
MD • D
Sponsored 3/4/2026
Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]
MP • R
Sponsored 3/4/2026
Jackson (IL)
IL • D
Sponsored 4/20/2026
Roll Call Votes
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