Grassley, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Bill to Aid Victims Domestic Violence

“A home should provide safety and security. Unfortunately, too many Americans face violence and intimidation at home, and carry the physical and emotional scars for years to come. This bipartisan legislation helps victims of domestic violence to heal by providing greater access to a safe haven and support services,” Grassley said.

“Sadly, my home state of Nevada has one of the highest rates of domestic violence-related homicides. We cannot stand by and allow these numbers to remain the same. We must act to prevent these tragedies. As a strong advocate for the victim assistance, victims’ rights, and safeguarding all Nevadans, I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan bill to fund life-saving programs to help victims and their dependents escape abuse. Congress can stand up for victims and against domestic violence by passing our bipartisan legislation. I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure that this important legislation becomes law,” Heller said.

“Domestic violence has no place in our society and we owe it survivors to ensure that they have the resources they need. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act authorizes critical programs to assist families in crisis, like the National Domestic Violence Hotline and grants that keep shelters open for survivors. To ensure that we can continue to most effectively assist survivors, I urge my colleagues to support swift passage of this reauthorization,” Casey said. 

“The fight to end domestic violence is far from over. Domestic violence and sexual assault are evils that transcend race, class, gender and sexual orientation, and are present in every community in America. When we shine a light on these evils by educating the public, empowering the victims, and punishing the offenders, we can help break the cycle of abuse. A vital part in combating domestic violence is ensuring that survivors have all the services necessary to heal and recover. I’m proud to support the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act. It’s up to all of us to educate, advocate, and work together and ensure that no woman, man, or child has to live in fear,” Coons said.

“The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) staunchly advocates for the reauthorization of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). As the only federal act solely dedicated to supporting domestic violence services, FVPSA helps ensure that victims have a safe place to go when they are escaping life-threating violence. Programs across the country depend on FVPSA funding to serve over 1.3 million victims a year. We applaud its bipartisan sponsors for their leadership and support,” said Kim Gandy, President and CEO of the National Network to End Domestic Violence.