,,ii #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #afbj ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #ah1 #bjba,received ,,an ,,act ,to reauthorize the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,violence ,against ,women ,act ,reauthorization ,act of #bjba4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,universal definitions and grant conditions4,sec4 #c4 ,agency and ,department ,coordination4,sec4 #d4 ,effective date4,sec4 #e4 ,availability of funds4,sec4 #f4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #g4 ,inclusion of disparate impact in studies4,title ,i--,enhancing legal tools to combat domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking,sec4 #aja4 ,stop grants4,sec4 #ajb4 ,grants to encourage improvements and alternatives to the criminal justice response4,sec4 #ajc4 ,legal assistance for victims4,sec4 #ajd4 ,grants to support families in the justice system4,sec4 #aje4 ,outreach and services to underserved populations grants4,sec4 #ajf4 ,criminal provisions4,sec4 #ajg4 ,rape survivor child custody4,sec4 #ajh4 ,enhancing culturally specific services for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4,sec4 #aji4 ,grants for lethality assessment programs authorization4,title ,,ii--,improving ,services for ,victims,sec4 #bja4 ,sexual assault services program4,sec4 #bjb4 ,sexual ,assault ,services ,program4,sec4 #bjc4 ,rural domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 stalking1 and child abuse enforcement assistance program4,sec4 #bjd4 ,grants for training and services to end violence against people with disabilities and ,deaf people4,sec4 #bje4 ,training and services to end abuse in later life4,sec4 #bjf4 ,demonstration program on trauma-informed1 victim-centered training for law enforcement4,sec4 #bjg4 ,authorization of the ,,fast ,initiative4,sec4 #bjh4 ,lesbian1 ,gay1 ,bisexual1 and ,transgender ,specific ,services ,program4,title ,,iii--,services1 ,protection1 and ,justice for ,young ,victims,sec4 #cja4 ,rape prevention and education grant4,sec4 #cjb4 ,creating hope through outreach1 options1 services1 and education 7,,choose7 for children and youth4,sec4 #cjc4 ,grants to combat violent crimes on campuses4,title ,,iv--,violence ,reduction ,practices,sec4 #dja4 ,study conducted by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4,sec4 #djb4 ,saving ,money and ,reducing ,tragedies 7,,smart7 through ,prevention grants4,title ,v--,strengthening the ,healthcare ,systems ,response,sec4 #eja4 ,grants to strengthen the healthcare systems response to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4,sec4 #ejb4 ,maternal mortality or morbidity study4,title ,,vi--,safe ,homes for ,victims,sec4 #fja4 ,housing protections for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4,sec4 #fjb4 ,ensuring compliance and implementation2 prohibiting retaliation against victims4,sec4 #fjc4 ,protecting the right to report crime from one's home4,sec4 #fjd4 ,transitional housing assistance grants for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4,sec4 #fje4 ,addressing the housing needs of victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4,sec4 #fjf4 ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg amendments4,title ,,vii--,economic ,security for ,victims,sec4 #gja4 ,findings4,sec4 #gjb4 ,national ,resource ,center on workplace responses to assist victims of domestic and sexual violence4,sec4 #gjc4 ,provisions related to ,unemployment ,compensation and the ,temporary ,assistance for ,needy ,families ,program4,sec4 #gjd4 ,study and reports on barriers to survivors' economic security access4,sec4 #gje4 ,,gao ,study4,sec4 #gjf4 ,education and information programs for survivors4,sec4 #gjg4 ,severability4,sec4 #gjh4 ,study on costs of divorce in domestic violence cases4,title ,,viii--,homicide reduction initiatives,sec4 #hja4 ,prohibiting persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes against dating partners and persons subject to protection orders4,sec4 #hjb4 ,prohibiting stalkers and individuals subject to court order from possessing a firearm4,title ,,ix--,safety for ,indian ,women,sec4 #ija4 ,findings and purposes4,sec4 #ijb4 ,authorizing funding for the ,tribal access program4,sec4 #ijc4 ,tribal jurisdiction over covered crimes of domestic violence1 dating violence1 obstruction of justice1 sexual violence1 sex trafficking1 stalking1 and assault of a law enforcement officer or corrections officer4,title ,x--,office on ,violence ,against ,women,sec4 #ajja4 ,establishment of ,office on ,violence ,against ,women4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,office on ,violence ,against ,women a ,deputy ,director for ,culturally ,specific ,communities4,title ,,xi--,improving ,conditions for ,women in ,federal ,custody,sec4 #aaja4 ,improving the treatment of primary caretaker parents and other individuals in federal prisons4,sec4 #aajb4 ,public health and safety of women4,sec4 #aajc4 ,research and report on women in federal incarceration4,sec4 #aajd4 ,reentry planning and services for incarcerated women4,title ,,xii--,law ,enforcement ,tools to ,enhance ,public ,safety,sec4 #abja4 ,notification to law enforcement agencies of prohibited purchase or attempted purchase of a firearm4,sec4 #abjb4 ,reporting of background check denials to state1 local1 and ,tribal authorities4,sec4 #abjc4 ,special assistant ,u4,s4 attorneys and cross-deputized attorneys4,sec4 #abjd4 ,review on ,native ,american interactions with law enforcement4,title ,,xiii--,closing the ,law ,enforcement ,consent ,loophole,sec4 #acja4 ,short title4,sec4 #acjb4 ,prohibition on engaging in sexual acts while acting under color of law4,sec4 #acjc4 ,incentives for ,states4,sec4 #acjd4 ,reports to ,congress4,sec4 #acje4 ,definition4,title ,,xiv--,other ,matters,sec4 #adja4 ,national stalker and domestic violence reduction4,sec4 #adjb4 ,federal victim assistants reauthorization4,sec4 #adjc4 ,child abuse training programs for judicial personnel and practitioners reauthorization4,sec4 #adjd4 ,sex offender management4,sec4 #adje4 ,court-appointed special advocate program4,sec4 #adjf4 ,sexual assault forensic exam program grants4,sec4 #adjf;,a4 ,strategies to improve coordination of sexual assault forensic nurse exam training and program sustainability4,sec4 #adjg4 ,review on link between substance use and victims of domestic violence dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4,sec4 #adjh4 ,interagency working group to study ,federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence4,sec4 #adji4 ,national ,domestic ,violence ,hotline4,sec4 #adaj4 ,deputy ,assistant ,attorney ,general on ,culturally ,specific ,communities within the ,office of ,justice ,programs4,sec4 #adaa4 ,national resource center on workplace responses to assist victims of domestic and sexual violence assistance for microbusinesses4,sec4 #adab4 ,civil action relating to disclosure of intimate images4,sec4 #adac4 ,certain activities relating to intimate visual depictions4,sec4 #adad4 ,task force on sexual violence in education4,sec4 #adae4 ,survivors' bill of rights4,sec4 #adaf4 ,report on sexual assault response teams at hospitals4,title ,,xv--,cybercrime ,enforcement,sec4 #aeja4 ,local law enforcement grants for enforcement of cybercrimes4,sec4 #aejb4 ,national ,resource ,center ,grant4,sec4 #aejc4 ,national strategy1 classification1 and reporting on cybercrime4,title ,,xvi--,keeping ,children ,safe from ,family ,violence,sec4 #afja4 ,short title4,sec4 #afjb4 ,findings4,sec4 #afjc4 ,purposes4,sec4 #afjd4 ,definition of covered formula grant4,sec4 #afje4 ,increased funding for formula grants authorized4,sec4 #afjf4 ,application4,sec4 #afjg4 ,rule of construction4,sec4 #afjh4 ,grant term4,sec4 #afji4 ,uses of funds4,sec4 #afaj4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #afaa4 ,sexual assault survivors' rights4,sec4 #afab4 ,grants to ,state and ,tribal courts to implement protection order pilot programs4,sec4 #afac4 ,online survey tool for campus safety4,sec4 #afad4 ,study on child custody in domestic violence cases4,title ,,xvii--,protections for certain immigrant women,sec4 #agja4 ,pilot program to provide additional protections4 #b4 ,universal definitions and grant conditions ,section #djjjb of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,in this title and inserting ,in this title1 and for the purpose of all grants authorized under this title2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,court-based and court-related personnel ,the terms court-based personnel and court-related personnel mean persons working in the court1 whether paid or volunteer1 including-- 7,a7 clerks1 special masters1 domestic relations officers1 administrators1 mediators1 custody evaluators1 guardians ad litem1 lawyers1 negotiators1 probation1 parole1 interpreters1 victim assistants1 victim advocates1 and judicial1 administrative1 or any other professionals or personnel similarly involved in the legal process2 7,b7 court security personnel2 7,c7 personnel working in related1 supplementary offices or programs 7such as child support enforcement72 and 7,d7 any other court-based or community-based personnel having responsibilities or authority to address domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking in the court system4 2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#h7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,domestic violence ,the term domestic violence means a pattern of behavior involving the use or attempted use of physical1 sexual1 verbal1 psychological1 economic1 or technological abuse or any other coercive behavior committed1 enabled1 or solicited to gain or maintain power and control over a victim1 by a person who-- 7,a7 is a current or former spouse or dating partner of the victim1 or other person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim2 7,b7 is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or dating partner2 7,c7 shares a child in common with the victim2 7,d7 is an adult family member of1 or paid or nonpaid caregiver in an ongoing relationship of trust with1 a victim aged #ej or older or an adult victim with disabilities2 or 7,e7 commits acts against a youth or adult victim who is protected from those acts under the family or domestic violence laws of the jurisdiction4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7i7 by striking consideration of and inserting consideration of one or more of the following factors2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iv7 by inserting the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 the cultural context of the relationship4 2 7,e7 in the matter following paragraph 7#i71 by inserting the following3 ,sexual contact is not a necessary component of such a relationship4 2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#aj7-- 7i7 by striking person-- and inserting dating partner42 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 7,g7 by striking paragraphs 7#aa7 and 7#ab72 7,h7 by striking paragraph 7#ai7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#ai7 ,legal assistance 7,a7 ,the term legal assistance means assistance provided by or under the direct supervision of a person described in subparagraph 7,b7 to a person described in subparagraph 7,c7 relating to a matter described in subparagraph 7,d74 7,b7 ,a person described in this subparagraph is-- 7i7 a licensed attorney2 7ii7 in the case of an immigration proceeding1 a ,board of ,immigration ,appeals accredited representative2 7iii7 in the case of legal services provided at a facility operated by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 a representative authorized by the ,secretary who is providing legal services in connection with medical services1 and other unmet legal needs1 such as issues related to child custody1 elder law1 and landlord-tenant disputes2 or 7iv7 any person who functions as an attorney or lay advocate in a ,tribal court4 7,c7 ,a person described in this subparagraph is an adult or youth victim of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 7,d7 ,a matter described in this subparagraph is a matter related to-- 7i7 divorce1 parental rights1 child support1 ,tribal1 territorial1 immigration1 employment1 administrative agency1 housing1 campus1 education1 healthcare1 privacy1 contract1 consumer1 civil rights1 protection or order or other injunctive proceedings1 related enforcement proceedings1 and other similar matters2 7ii7 criminal justice investigations1 prosecutions and post-conviction matters 7including sentencing1 parole1 probation1 and vacatur or expungement7 that impact the victim's safety1 privacy1 or other interests as a victim2 or 7iii7 alternative dispute resolution1 restorative practices1 or other processes intended to promote victim safety1 privacy1 and autonomy1 and offender accountability1 regardless of court involvement4 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 intake or referral1 by itself1 does not constitute legal assistance4 2 7,i7 in paragraph 7#ci7-- 7i7 by inserting who cannot access1 or before who face barriers2 7ii7 by striking and using victim services and inserting 1 using1 or receiving appropriate victim services2 and 7iii7 by striking alienage and inserting immigration2 and 7,j7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#df7 ,abuse in later life ,the term abuse in later life-- 7,a7 means-- 7i7 neglect1 abandonment1 economic abuse1 or willful harm of an adult aged #ej or older by an individual in an ongoing relationship of trust with the victim2 or 7ii7 domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking of an adult aged #ej or older by any individual2 and 7,b7 does not include self-neglect4 7#dg7 ,restorative practice ,the term restorative practice means a process1 whether court-referred or community-based1 that-- 7,a7 involves1 on a voluntary basis1 and to the extent possible1 those who have committed a specific offense and those who have been harmed as a result of the offense1 as well as the affected community2 7,b7 has the goal of collectively seeking accountability from the accused1 and developing a process whereby the accused will take responsibility for his or her actions1 and a plan for providing relief to those harmed1 through allocution1 restitution1 community service or other processes upon which the victim1 the accused1 the community1 and the court 7if court-referred7 can agree2 7,c7 is conducted in a framework that protects victim safety and supports victim autonomy2 and 7,d7 includes protocols to address the use of information disclosed during such process for other law enforcement purposes4 7#dh7 ,digital services ,the term digital services means services1 resources1 information1 support or referrals provided through electronic communications platforms and media1 whether via mobile device technology1 video technology1 or computer technology1 including utilizing the internet1 as well as any other emerging communications technologies that are appropriate for the purposes of providing services1 resources1 information1 support1 or referrals for the benefit of victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 7#di7 ,economic abuse ,the term economic abuse1 in the context of domestic violence1 dating violence1 and abuse in later life1 means behavior that is coercive1 deceptive1 or unreasonably controls or restrains a person's ability to acquire1 use1 or maintain economic resources to which they are entitled1 including using coercion1 fraud1 or manipulation to-- 7,a7 restrict a person's access to money1 assets1 credit1 or financial information2 7,b7 unfairly use a person's personal economic resources1 including money1 assets1 and credit1 for one's own advantage2 or 7,c7 exert undue influence over a person's financial and economic behavior or decisions1 including forcing default on joint or other financial obligations1 exploiting powers of attorney1 guardianship1 or conservatorship1 or failing or neglecting to act in the best interests of a person to whom one has a fiduciary duty4 7#ej7 ,internet enabled device ,the term internet enabled device means devices that have a connection the ,internet1 send and receive information and data1 and may be accessed via mobile device technology1 video technology1 or computer technology1 away from the location where the device is installed1 and may include home automation systems1 door locks1 and thermostats4 7#ea7 ,technological abuse ,the term technological abuse means an act or pattern of behavior that occurs within domestic violence1 sexual assault1 dating violence or stalking and is intended to harm1 threaten1 intimidate1 control1 stalk1 harass1 impersonate1 exploit1 extort1 or monitor1 except as otherwise permitted by law1 another person1 that occurs using any form of information technology1 including3 internet enabled devices1 online spaces and platforms1 computers1 mobile devices1 cameras and imaging platforms1 apps1 location tracking devices1 communication technologies1 or any other emerging technologies4 7#eb7 ,female genital mutilation ,the term female genital mutilation has the meaning given such term in section #aaf of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#ec7 ,elder abuse ,the term elder abuse has the meaning given that term in section #b of the ,elder ,abuse ,prevention and ,prosecution ,act4 ,the terms #8abuse1' #8elder1' and #8exploitation' have the meanings given those terms in section #bjaa of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;j74 7#ed7 ,forced marriage ,the term forced marriage means a marriage to which one or both parties do not or cannot consent1 and in which one or more elements of force1 fraud1 or coercion is present4 ,forced marriage can be both a cause and a consequence of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault or stalking4 7#ee7 ,homeless ,the term homeless has the meaning given such term in section #dadjc7f74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter before paragraph 7#a71 by inserting ,for the purpose of all grants authorized under this title32 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g7 the following3 7,h7 ,death of the party whose privacy had been protected ,in the event of the death of any victim whose confidentiality and privacy is required to be protected under this subsection1 such requirement shall continue to apply1 and the right to authorize release of any confidential or protected information be vested in the next of kin1 except that consent for release of the deceased victim's information may not be given by a person who had perpetrated abuse against the deceased victim4 7,i7 ,use of technology ,grantees and subgrantees may use telephone1 internet1 and other technologies to protect the privacy1 location and help-seeking activities of victims using services4 ,such technologies may include-- 7i7 software1 apps or hardware that block caller ,,id or conceal ,,ip addresses1 including instances in which victims use digital services2 or 7ii7 technologies or protocols that inhibit or prevent a perpetrator's attempts to use technology or social media to threaten1 harass or harm the victim1 the victim's family1 friends1 neighbors or co-workers1 or the program providing services to them4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting after designed to reduce or eliminate domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking the following3 1 provided that the confidentiality and privacy requirements of this title are maintained1 and that personally identifying information about adult1 youth1 and child victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault and stalking is not requested or included in any such collaboration or information-sharing2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f71 by adding at the end the following3 ,such disbursing agencies must ensure that the confidentiality and privacy requirements of this title are maintained in making such reports1 and that personally identifying information about adult1 youth and child victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault and stalking is not requested or included in any such reports42 7,e7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking under this title and inserting under this title4 ,in this title1 including for the purpose of grants authorized under this title1 the term violent crimes against women includes violent crimes against a person of any gender42 7,f7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women shall make all technical assistance available as broadly as possible to any appropriate grantees1 subgrantees1 potential grantees1 or other entities without regard to whether the entity has received funding from the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women for a particular program or project42 7,g7 in paragraph 7#ac7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting after the ,violence ,against ,women ,reauthorization ,act of #bjac the following3 7,public ,law #aac-d2 #abg ,stat4 #ed72 and 7,,ii7 by striking the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7title ,,ix of ,public ,law #aji-afb2 #aai ,stat4 #cjhj71 the ,violence ,against ,women ,reauthorization ,act of #bjac1 and any other program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds appropriated for grants1 cooperative agreements1 and other assistance administered by the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women and inserting the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afb2 #aai ,stat4 #cjhj71 the ,violence ,against ,women ,reauthorization ,act of #bjac1 the ,violence ,against ,women ,act ,reauthorization ,act of #bjba1 and any other program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds appropriated for grants1 cooperative agreements1 and other assistance administered by the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking section #cghi;d of title #db1 ,united ,states ,code and inserting section #hji of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbbh72 7,h7 in paragraph 7#ad7-- 7i7 by inserting after are also victims of the following3 forced marriage1 or2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 and includes services and assistance to adult survivors of child sexual assault before the period at the end2 7,i7 by striking paragraph 7#ae72 and 7,j7 in paragraph 7#af7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7,a77iii7 and inserting the following new clause3 7iii7 ,technical assistance ,a recipient of grant funds under this ,act that is found to have an unresolved audit finding shall be eligible to receive prompt1 individualized technical assistance to resolve the audit finding and to prevent future findings1 for a period not to exceed the following #b fiscal years4 2 7ii7 in paragraph 7,c77i7 by striking #bj1jjj in ,department funds1 unless the ,deputy ,attorney ,general and inserting #ajj1jjj in ,department funds1 unless the ,director or ,principal ,deputy ,director of the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women1 the ,deputy ,attorney ,general12 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,ineligibility ,if the ,attorney ,general finds that a recipient of grant funds under this ,act has fraudulently misused such grant funds1 after reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing1 such recipient shall not be eligible to receive grant funds under this ,act for up to #e years4 ,a misuse of grant funds or an error that does not rise to the level of fraud is not grounds for ineligibility4 4 #c4 ,agency and ,department ,coordination ,the heads of ,executive ,departments responsible for carrying out this ,act are authorized to coordinate and collaborate on the prevention of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 including sharing best practices and efficient use of resources and technology for victims and those seeking assistance from the ,government4 #d4 ,effective date 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act shall not take effect until ,october #a of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,effective on date of enactment ,sections #ajf1 #ajg1 #bje1 #cjd1 #fjf1 #gjb1 #hja1 #hjb1 #ijc1 and #adjf and any amendments made by such sections shall take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #e4 ,availability of funds ,any funds appropriated pursuant to an authorization of appropriations under this ,act or an amendment made by this ,act shall remain available until expended4 #f4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress-- 7#a7 that sex trafficking victims experience sexual violence and assault2 and 7#b7 that ,federal recognition of their recovery is important4 #g4 ,inclusion of disparate impact in studies ,any study conducted under this ,act or an amendment made by this ,act shall include an assessment1 to the extent practicable1 of any disparate impacts of the matter studied1 by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 sexual orientation1 and gender identity4 ,i ,enhancing legal tools to combat domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking #aja4 ,stop grants 7a7 ,in general ,part ,t of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdda et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bjja7;b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking prosecution policies and inserting prosecution policies1 such as implementing a vertical prosecution system12 and 7ii7 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 including implementation of the non-discrimination requirements in section #djjjb7;b77#ac7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting and legal assistance after improving delivery of victim services2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7i7 by striking older and disabled women and inserting people #ej years of age or over1 people with disabilities1 and ,deaf people2 7ii7 inserting legal assistance1 after counseling12 and 7iii7 by striking older and disabled individuals and inserting people2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 1 including rehabilitative work with offenders1 restorative practices1 and similar initiatives2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#ai71 by striking and at the end2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#bj71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bj71 the following3 7#ba7 developing and implementing laws1 policies1 procedures1 or training to ensure the lawful recovery and storage of any dangerous weapon by the appropriate law enforcement agency from an adjudicated perpetrator of any offense of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking1 and the return of such weapon when appropriate1 where any ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local court has-- 7,a7 7i7 issued protective or other restraining orders against such a perpetrator2 or 7ii7 found such a perpetrator to be guilty of misdemeanor or felony crimes of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking2 and 7,b7 ordered the perpetrator to relinquish dangerous weapons that the perpetrator possesses or has used in the commission of at least one of the aforementioned crimes2 ,policies1 procedures1 protocols1 laws1 regulations1 or training under this section shall include the safest means of recovery of1 and best practices for storage of1 relinquished and recovered dangerous weapons and their return1 when applicable1 at such time as the individual is no longer prohibited from possessing such weapons under ,federal1 ,state1 or ,tribal law1 or posted local ordinances2 7#bb7 developing1 enlarging1 or strengthening culturally specific victim services programs to provide culturally specific victim services regarding1 responses to1 and prevention of female genital mutilation2 7#bc7 providing victim advocates in ,state or local law enforcement agencies1 prosecutors' offices1 and courts and providing supportive services and advocacy to urban ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 and 7#bd7 paying any fees charged by any governmental authority for furnishing a victim or the child of a victim with any of the following documents3 7,a7 ,a birth certificate of the person4 7,b7 ,an identification card issued to the person by a ,state1 that shows that the person is a resident of the ,state4 2 7#b7 in section #bjjg-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 proof of compliance with the requirements regarding training for victim-centered prosecution1 described in section #bjag2 7#f7 proof of compliance with the requirements regarding civil rights under section #djjjb7;b77#ac7 of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid2 2 7,b7 in subsection 7i7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 and the requirements under section #djjjb7;b7 of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;b772 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c77iv71 by inserting after ethnicity1 the following3 sexual orientation1 gender identity12 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,reviews for compliance with nondiscrimination requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,if allegations of discrimination in violation of section #djjjb7;b77#ac77;,a7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;b77#ac77;,a77 by a potential grantee under this part have been made to the ,attorney ,general1 the ,attorney ,general shall1 prior to awarding a grant under this part to such potential grantee1 conduct a review and take steps to ensure the compliance of the potential grantee with such section4 7#b7 ,establishment of rule ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act ,reauthorization ,act of #bjba1 the ,attorney ,general shall by rule establish procedures for such a review4 7#c7 ,biennial report ,beginning on the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act ,reauthorization ,act of #bjba1 and once every #b years thereafter1 the ,attorney ,general shall report to the ,committees on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and of the ,house of ,representatives regarding compliance with section #djjjb7;b77#ac77;,a7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;b77#ac77;,a77 by recipients of grants under this part1 including a report on the number of complaints filed and the resolution of those complaints4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 #bjag4 ,grant eligibility regarding compelling victim testimony ,in order for a prosecutor's office to be eligible to receive funds under this part1 the head of the office shall certify to the ,state1 ,indian ,tribal government1 or territorial government receiving a grant under this part1 and from which the office will receive funds1 that the office implemented and trained its personnel regarding victim-centered approaches in domestic violence1 sexual assault1 dating violence1 and stalking cases1 including policies addressing the use of bench warrants1 body attachments1 and material witness warrants for victims who fail to appear4 ,the training shall be developed by experts in the fields of domestic violence1 sexual assault1 dating violence1 stalking1 and prosecution4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ajja7;a77#ah7 of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbfa7;a77#ah77 is amended by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #ajb4 ,grants to encourage improvements and alternatives to the criminal justice response 7a7 ,heading ,part ,u of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdfa et seq47 is amended in the heading1 by striking ,grants to encourage arrest policies and inserting ,grants to encourage improvements and alternatives to the criminal justice response4 7b7 ,grants ,section #baja of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdfa7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this part is to assist ,states1 ,indian ,tribal governments1 ,state and local courts 7including juvenile courts71 ,tribal courts1 and units of local government to improve the criminal justice response to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 and to seek safety and autonomy for victims4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking proarrest and inserting offender accountability and homicide reduction2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking legal advocacy service programs and inserting legal advocacy and legal assistance programs2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g71 strike and tribal jurisdictions and insert ,tribal jurisdictions1 coalitions1 and victim service providers2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by striking older individuals 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb77 and inserting people #ej years of age or over2 and 7ii7 by striking individuals with disabilities 7as defined in section #c7b7 of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb7b777 and inserting people with disabilities 7as defined in the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb77 and ,deaf people2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#ai71 by inserting before the period at the end the following 1 including victims among underserved populations 7as defined in section #djjjb7;a7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid72 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#be7 ,to develop and implement restorative practices4 7#bf7 ,to develop and implement laws1 policies1 procedures1 and training-- 7,a7 for the purpose of homicide prevention1 preventing lethal assaults1 and responding to threats of lethal assaults through effective enforcement of court orders prohibiting possession of and mandating the recovery of firearms from adjudicated domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault or stalking offenders2 and 7,b7 to address victim safety1 safe storage of contraband during the pendency of the court order and1 where appropriate1 safe return of such contraband at the conclusion of the court order4 7#bg7 ,to develop and implement alternative methods of reducing crime in communities1 to supplant punitive programs or policies4 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 a punitive program or policy is a program or policy that-- 7,a7 imposes a penalty on a victim of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking1 on the basis of a request by the victim for law enforcement or emergency assistance2 or 7,b7 imposes a penalty on such a victim because of criminal activity at the property in which the victim resides4 7#bh7 ,to develop or strengthen policies and training for law enforcement officers1 prosecutors1 and the judiciary in recognizing1 investigating1 and prosecuting instances of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking against individuals who have been arrested or otherwise have contact with the juvenile or adult criminal justice system1 and to develop or strengthen diversion programs for such individuals and for such individuals to receive comprehensive victim services4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking encourage or mandate arrests of domestic violence offenders and inserting encourage arrests of offenders2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking encourage or mandate arrest of domestic violence offenders and inserting encourage arrest of offenders2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following3 7,f7 certify that1 not later than #b years after the date of its first award received under this subchapter after enactment of this subparagraph1 the grantee has implemented and trained on victim-centered approaches to prosecution in domestic violence1 sexual assault1 dating violence1 and stalking cases1 including policies addressing the use of bench warrants1 body attachments1 and material witness warrants for victims who fail to appear1 which have been developed by experts in the fields of domestic violence1 sexual assault1 dating violence1 stalking1 and prosecution2 7,g7 certify that the laws1 policies1 and practices of the ,state in which the eligible grantee resides prohibits the prosecution of a minor under the age of #ah with respect to prostitution2 and 2 and 7#d7 insert after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 ,allocation for culturally specific services ,of the amounts appropriated for purposes of this part for each fiscal year1 not less than #e percent shall be available for grants to culturally specific victim service providers4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ajja7;a77#ai7 of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbfa7;a77#ai77 is amended by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #ajc4 ,legal assistance for victims 7a7 ,in ,general ,section #abja of division ,b of the ,victims of ,trafficking and ,violence ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting after no cost to the victims4 the following3 ,when legal assistance to a dependent is necessary for the safety of a victim1 such assistance may be provided42 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 to implement1 expand1 and establish efforts and projects to provide legal representation for post-conviction relief proceedings1 including any proceedings relating to vacatur1 expungement1 record-sealing1 or other post-conviction relief measure4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 any person providing legal assistance through a program funded under this section-- 7,a7 7i7 is a licensed attorney or is working under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney2 7ii7 in immigration proceedings1 is a ,board of ,immigration ,appeals accredited representative2 or 7iii7 is any person who functions as an attorney or lay advocate in ,tribal court2 and 7,b7 7i7 has demonstrated expertise in providing legal assistance to victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking in the targeted population2 or 7ii7 7,i7 is partnered with an entity or person that has demonstrated expertise described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 has completed1 or will complete1 training in connection with domestic violence1 dating violence1 stalking1 or sexual assault and related legal issues1 including training on evidence-based risk factors for domestic and dating violence homicide2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 strike or local and insert the following3 local1 or culturally specific2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 after dating violence1 insert stalking12 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #eg1jjj1jjj and inserting #ge1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 7b7 ,,gao report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the return on investment for legal assistance grants awarded pursuant to section #abja of division ,b of the ,victims of ,trafficking and ,violence ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaba71 including an accounting of the amount saved1 if any1 on housing1 medical1 or employment social welfare programs4 #ajd4 ,grants to support families in the justice system ,section #acja of division ,b of the ,victims of ,trafficking and ,violence ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abdfd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking educate and inserting 7,a7 educate2 7ii7 by inserting and after the semicolon at the end2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 establish community-based initiatives within the court system 7such as court watch programs1 victim assistants1 pro se victim assistance programs1 or community-based supplementary services72 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by striking to improve and inserting improve2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following3 7#i7 develop and implement restorative practices 7as such term is defined in section #djjjb7;a7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,cultural relevance ,any services provided pursuant to a grant funded under this section shall be provided in a culturally relevant manner4 4 #aje4 ,outreach and services to underserved populations grants ,section #abj of the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjabc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this grant program is to ensure that all underserved populations 7as such term is defined in section #djjjb of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;a77 are given non-exclusionary consideration in each grant cycle4 ,periodic priority may be placed on certain underserved populations and forms of violence to meet identified needs and must be accompanied by a non-priority option4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking effectiveness and inserting response2 and 7ii7 by inserting population-specific before training2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 developing1 enlarging1 or strengthening culturally specific programs and projects to provide culturally specific services regarding1 responses to1 and prevention of female genital mutilation2 or 7#g7 strengthening the response of social and human services by providing population-specific training for service providers on domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking in underserved populations4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking #b1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #ajf4 ,criminal provisions ,section #bbfe of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#c7-- 7,a7 by striking restraining order or injunction12 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,the prohibition under this paragraph applies to all protection orders for the protection of a person residing within a ,state1 territorial1 or ,tribal jurisdiction1 whether or not the protection order was issued by that ,state1 territory1 or ,tribe42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following3 ,this applies to all ,alaska ,tribes without respect to ,indian country or the population of the ,native village associated with the ,tribe44 #ajg4 ,rape survivor child custody ,section #dji of the ,justice for ,victims of ,trafficking ,act of #bjae 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bacjh7 is amended by striking #bjae through #bjai and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #ajh4 ,enhancing culturally specific services for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking ,section #aba of the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjabd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking shall take #e percent of such appropriated amounts and inserting shall take #aj percent of such appropriated amounts for the program under subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 and #e percent of such appropriated amounts for the programs under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 through 7,e72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,additional authorization of appropriations ,in addition to the amounts made available under paragraph 7#a71 there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7#d7 ,distribution ,of the total amount available for grants under this section1 not less than #dj percent of such funds shall be allocated for programs or projects that meaningfully address non-intimate partner relationship sexual assault4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by adding at the end the following3 ,at least one such organization shall have demonstrated expertise primarily in domestic violence services1 and at least one such organization shall have demonstrated expertise primarily in non-intimate partner sexual assault services42 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7e74 #aji4 ,grants for lethality assessment programs authorization 7a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general may make grants to ,states1 units of local government1 ,indian ,tribes1 domestic violence victim service providers1 and ,state or ,tribal ,domestic ,violence ,coalitions for technical assistance and training in the operation or establishment of a lethality assessment program4 7b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term lethality assessment program means a program that-- 7#a7 rapidly connects a victim of domestic violence to local community-based victim service providers2 7#b7 helps first responders and others in the justice system1 including courts1 law enforcement agencies1 and prosecutors of ,tribal government and units of local government1 identify and respond to possibly lethal circumstances2 and 7#c7 identifies victims of domestic violence who are at high risk of being seriously injured or killed by an intimate partner4 7c7 ,qualifications ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an applicant shall demonstrate experience in developing1 implementing1 evaluating1 and disseminating a lethality assessment program4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #e1jjj1jjj to carry out this section for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7e7 ,definitions and grant conditions ,in this section1 the definitions and grant conditions in section #djjjb of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia74 ,,ii ,improving ,services for ,victims #bja4 ,sexual assault services program ,section #dafja of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa7 is amended in subsection 7f77#a71 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #bjb4 ,sexual ,assault ,services ,program ,section #dafja7;f77#a7 of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa7;f77#a77 is amended by striking #dj1jjj1jjj to remain available until expended for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah and inserting #fj1jjj1jjj to remain available until expended for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 #bjc4 ,rural domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 stalking1 and child abuse enforcement assistance program ,section #djbie of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abcda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking women and inserting adults1 youth12 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 to develop1 expand1 implement1 and improve the quality of sexual assault forensic medical examination or sexual assault nurse examiner programs4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#e71 by inserting after by the lack of access to the following3 quality forensic sexual assault examinations by trained healthcare providers12 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #bjd4 ,grants for training and services to end violence against people with disabilities and ,deaf people ,section #adjb of division ,b of the ,victims of ,trafficking and ,violence ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjabb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading-- 7,a7 by striking women and inserting people2 and 7,b7 by inserting after disabilities the following3 and ,deaf people2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking individuals each place it appears and inserting people2 and 7,b7 by inserting after with disabilities 7as defined in section #c of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb77 the following3 and ,deaf people2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking disabled individuals each place it appears and inserting people with disabilities and ,deaf people2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting after law enforcement the following3 and other first responders2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking providing advocacy and intervention services within and inserting to enhance the capacity of2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 by striking disabled individuals and inserting people with disabilities and ,deaf people2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #bje4 ,training and services to end abuse in later life ,section #djhja of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abdba7-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,enhanced training and inserting ,training2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a7 ,definitions4--,in this section-- and all that follows through paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 ,the ,attorney ,general shall make grants to eligible entities in accordance with the following32 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 of subsection 7b7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d72 7#d7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#c7 of this subsection7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 including domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 stalking1 exploitation1 and neglect each place it appears2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking elder abuse and inserting the following3 abuse in later life2 and 7ii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking advocates1 victim service providers1 and courts to better serve victims of abuse in later life and inserting leaders1 victim advocates1 victim service providers1 courts1 and first responders to better serve older victims2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking or other community-based organizations in recognizing and addressing instances of abuse in later life and inserting community-based organizations1 or other professionals who may identify or respond to abuse in later life2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking subparagraph 7,b77ii7 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,b72 7#e7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#c77-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7iv71 by striking with demonstrated experience in assisting individuals #ej years of age or older2 and 7ii7 in clause 7v71 by striking with demonstrated experience in addressing domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking at a minimum and inserting at least two of2 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end1 and inserting or2 and 7iii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking in later life2 and inserting #ej years of age or over42 and 7#f7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#c771 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #bjf4 ,demonstration program on trauma-informed1 victim-centered training for law enforcement ,title ,,iv of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,q ,trauma-,informed1 ,victim-,centered ,training for ,law ,enforcement #dagja4 ,demonstration program on trauma-informed1 victim-centered training for law enforcement 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,attorney ,general means the ,attorney ,general1 acting through the ,director of the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women2 7#b7 the term covered individual means an individual who interfaces with victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 including-- 7,a7 an individual working for or on behalf of an eligible entity2 7,b7 a school or university administrator or personnel 7including a campus police officer or a school resource officer72 and 7,c7 an emergency services or medical employee2 7#c7 the term demonstration site1 with respect to an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section1 means-- 7,a7 if the eligible entity is a law enforcement agency described in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 the area over which the eligible entity has jurisdiction2 and 7,b7 if the eligible entity is an organization or agency described in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 the area over which a law enforcement agency described in paragraph 7#d77;,a7 that is working in collaboration with the eligible entity has jurisdiction2 and 7#d7 the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state1 local1 territorial1 or ,tribal law enforcement agency2 or 7,b7 a national1 regional1 or local victim services organization or agency working in collaboration with a law enforcement agency described in subparagraph 7,a74 7b7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to carry out the demonstration program under this section by implementing evidence-based or promising policies and practices to incorporate trauma-informed1 victim-centered techniques designed to-- 7,a7 prevent re-traumatization of the victim2 7,b7 ensure that covered individuals use evidence-based practices to respond to and investigate cases of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 7,c7 improve communication between victims and law enforcement officers in an effort to increase the likelihood of the successful investigation and prosecution of the reported crime in a manner that protects the victim to the greatest extent possible2 7,d7 increase collaboration among stakeholders who are part of the coordinated community response to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 and 7,e7 evaluate the effectiveness of the training process and content by measuring-- 7i7 investigative and prosecutorial practices and outcomes2 and 7ii7 the well-being of victims and their satisfaction with the criminal justice process4 7#b7 ,term ,the ,attorney ,general shall make grants under this section for each of the first #b fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,award basis ,the ,attorney ,general shall award grants under this section to multiple eligible entities for use in a variety of settings and communities1 including-- 7,a7 urban1 suburban1 ,tribal1 remote1 and rural areas2 7,b7 college campuses2 or 7,c7 traditionally underserved communities4 7c7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to-- 7#a7 train covered individuals within the demonstration site of the eligible entity to use evidence-based1 trauma-informed1 and victim-centered techniques and knowledge of crime victims' rights throughout an investigation into domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking1 including by-- 7,a7 conducting victim interviews in a manner that-- 7i7 elicits valuable information about the domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking2 and 7ii7 avoids re-traumatization of the victim2 7,b7 conducting field investigations that mirror best and promising practices available at the time of the investigation2 7,c7 customizing investigative approaches to ensure a culturally and linguistically appropriate approach to the community being served2 7,d7 becoming proficient in understanding and responding to complex cases1 including cases of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking-- 7i7 facilitated by alcohol or drugs2 7ii7 involving strangulation2 7iii7 committed by a non-stranger2 7iv7 committed by an individual of the same sex as the victim2 7v7 involving a victim with a disability2 7vi7 involving a male victim2 or 7vii7 involving a lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 or transgender 7commonly referred to as ,,lgbt7 victim2 7,e7 developing collaborative relationships between-- 7i7 law enforcement officers and other members of the response team2 and 7ii7 the community being served2 and 7,f7 developing an understanding of how to define1 identify1 and correctly classify a report of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking2 and 7#b7 promote the efforts of the eligible entity to improve the response of covered individuals to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking through various communication channels1 such as the website of the eligible entity1 social media1 print materials1 and community meetings1 in order to ensure that all covered individuals within the demonstration site of the eligible entity are aware of those efforts and included in trainings1 to the extent practicable4 7d7 ,demonstration program trainings on trauma-,informed1 victim-,centered approaches 7#a7 ,identification of existing trainings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general shall identify trainings for law enforcement officers1 in existence as of the date on which the ,attorney ,general begins to solicit applications for grants under this section1 that-- 7i7 employ a trauma-informed1 victim-centered approach to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 and 7ii7 focus on the fundamentals of-- 7,i7 trauma responses2 and 7,,ii7 the impact of trauma on victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4 7,b7 ,selection ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph 7,a7 to test within the demonstration site of the eligible entity4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,attorney ,general shall consult with the ,director of the ,office for ,victims of ,crime in order to seek input from and cultivate consensus among outside practitioners and other stakeholders through facilitated discussions and focus groups on best practices in the field of trauma-informed1 victim-centered care for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4 7e7 ,evaluation ,the ,attorney ,general1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,justice1 shall require each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to identify a research partner1 preferably a local research partner1 to-- 7#a7 design a system for generating and collecting the appropriate data to facilitate an independent process or impact evaluation of the use of the grant funds2 7#b7 periodically conduct an evaluation described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 periodically make publicly available1 during the grant period-- 7,a7 preliminary results of the evaluations conducted under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 recommendations for improving the use of the grant funds4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,the ,attorney ,general shall carry out this section using amounts otherwise available to the ,attorney ,general4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the due process rights of any individual4 4 #bjg4 ,authorization of the ,,fast ,initiative ,section #dafja7;e7 of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa7;e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,forensic-,medical and ,advocacy ,services for ,tribes ,initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall make grants to eligible entities establish1 sustain1 or expand programs offering sexual assault medical forensic exams and sexual assault victim services in ,tribal communities4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,an eligible entity any of the following3 7,a7 ,a ,state1 local1 or federally recognized ,tribal government4 7,b7 ,an agency of a ,state1 local1 or federally recognized ,tribal government4 7,c7 ,a nonprofit organization4 7,d7 ,a ,tribal organization4 7,e7 ,an entity1 the principal purpose of which is to provide healthcare1 such as a hospital1 clinic1 or health department4 7,f7 ,an institution of higher education4 7#c7 ,funding ,of the amount made available to carry out this section1 #ad1jjj1jjj shall be for grants under this subsection4 7#d7 ,priority ,the ,attorney ,general shall give priority to applicants proposing innovative ways of bringing experienced sexual assault forensic exams to remote ,tribal communities4 7#e7 ,applicant requirements ,applicants shall demonstrate coordination with victim service providers1 law enforcement 7including a crime laboratory71 and prosecutors4 7#f7 ,use of funds ,recipients of a grant under this subsection may use such funds to hire a sexual assault response team4 4 #bjh4 ,lesbian1 ,gay1 ,bisexual1 and ,transgender ,specific ,services ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,attorney ,general1 acting through the ,director of the ,violence ,against ,women ,office1 shall make grants to eligible entities to enhance ,,lgbtq specific services for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault and stalking4 7b7 ,purpose of program and grants 7#a7 ,general program purpose 4-- ,the purpose of the program required by this section is to promote the following3 7,a7 ,the maintenance and replication of existing successful ,,lgbtq specific domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking community-based programs providing services and resources for ,,lgbtq victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4 7,b7 ,the development of innovative ,,lgbtq specific strategies and projects to enhance access to services and resources for ,,lgbtq victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking who face obstacles to using more traditional services and resources4 7#b7 ,purposes for which grants may be used ,the ,director shall make grants to community-based programs for the purpose of enhancing ,,lgbtq specific services for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4 ,grants under the program shall support community-based efforts to address distinctive ,,lgbtq specific responses to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 including-- 7,a7 providing or enhancing services for ,,lgbtq victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking1 including services that address the safety1 emotional well-being1 economic1 housing1 legal and workplace needs of ,,lgbtq victims2 7,b7 supporting programs that specifically address underserved ,,lgbtq communities1 including culturally specific communities1 to provide specific resources and support for ,,lgbtq underserved victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 7,c7 working in cooperation with the community to develop education and prevention strategies highlighting ,,lgbtq specific issues and resources regarding victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 7,d7 conducting outreach activities to ensure that ,,lgbtq people who are victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 stalking1 or sexual assault receive appropriate assistance2 7,e7 providing training for victim service organizations1 governmental agencies1 courts1 law enforcement and other first responders1 and nonprofit1 nongovernmental organizations serving the ,,lgbt community about risk reduction1 intervention1 prevention and the nature of domestic violence1 dating violence1 stalking1 and sexual assault for ,,lgbtq individuals2 7,f7 developing and implementing ,,lgbtq specific programming that incorporates alternative justice responses that are focused on victim autonomy1 agency and safety in order to provide resolution and restitution for the victim2 and 7,g7 providing ,,lgbtq specific programs for ,,lgbtq parents of children exposed to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 7,h7 examining the dynamics of anti-,,lgbtq bias and its impact on victimization and healing4 7#c7 ,technical assistance and training ,the ,director shall provide technical assistance and training to grantees of this and other programs under this ,act regarding the development and provision of effective ,,lgbtq specific community-based services by entering into cooperative agreements or contracts with an organization or organizations having a demonstrated expertise in and whose primary purpose is addressing the development and provision of ,,lgbtq specific community-based services to victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,eligible entities for grants under this section include-- 7#a7 community-based programs1 the primary purpose of which is providing ,,lgbtq specific services to victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 and 7#b7 community-based programs1 the primary purpose of which is providing ,,lgbtq specific services that can partner with a program having demonstrated expertise in serving victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 and that agrees to receive technical assistance from a program with ,,lgbtq specific expertise4 7d7 ,reporting ,the ,director shall issue a biennial report on the distribution of funding under this section1 the progress made in replicating and supporting increased services to ,,lgbtq victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking and the types of ,,lgbtq specific programs1 strategies1 technical assistance1 and training developed or enhanced through this program4 7e7 ,grant period ,the ,director shall award grants for a #b-year period1 with a possible extension of another #b years to implement projects under the grant4 7f7 ,evaluation ,the ,director shall award a contract or cooperative agreement to evaluate programs under this section to an entity with the demonstrated expertise in and primary goal of providing enhanced access to services and resources for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking who face obstacles to using more traditional services and resources4 7g7 ,non-,exclusivity ,nothing in this section shall be construed to exclude ,,lgbtq community-based programs from applying to other grant programs authorized under this ,act4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,two percent the amounts appropriated to carry out a covered grant program for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 shall be made available for grants under this section4 7#b7 ,covered grant program ,in this section1 the term covered grant program means any of the following3 7,a7 ,section #baja of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdfa74 7,b7 ,section #acja of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #bjjj 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abdfd74 7#c7 ,additional amount ,in addition to the funds described in paragraph 7#a71 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #h1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 ,funds appropriated under this paragraph shall remain available until expended4 ,,iii ,services1 ,protection1 and ,justice for ,young ,victims #cja4 ,rape prevention and education grant ,section #cic;,a of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bhj;b-#a;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following or digital services 7as such term is defined in section #djjjb7;a7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking professionals and inserting professionals1 including school-based professionals1 to identify and refer students who may have experienced or are at risk of experiencing sexual violence2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking sexual assault and inserting sexual violence1 sexual assault1 and sexual harassment2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,indian tribal and inserting ,indian ,tribal2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 through 7d7 as subsections 7d7 through 7e71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting the following new subsection3 7c7 ,meaningful involvement of state sexual assault coalitions1 culturally specific organizations1 and underserved communities ,in granting funds to ,states1 the ,secretary shall set forth procedures designed to ensure meaningful involvement of the ,state or territorial sexual assault coalitions1 culturally specific organizations1 and representatives from underserved communities in the application for and implementation of funding4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7d7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#c77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah and inserting #aaj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end the following3 ,not less than #hj percent of the total amount made available under this subsection in each fiscal year shall be awarded in accordance with this paragraph42 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,state1 territorial1 and tribal sexual assault coalition allotment ,of the total amount made available under this subsection in each fiscal year1 not less than #ae percent shall be available to ,state1 territorial1 and ,tribal sexual assault coalitions for the purposes of coordinating and providing prevention activities1 providing assistance to prevention programs1 and collaborating and coordinating with ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local entities engaged in sexual violence prevention4 ,from amounts appropriated for grants under this subsection for each fiscal year1 not less than #aj percent of funds shall be available for grants to ,tribal sexual assault coalitions1 and the remaining funds shall be available for grants to ,state and territorial coalitions1 and the ,attorney ,general shall allocate an amount equal to #a_/ef of the amounts so appropriated to each of those ,state and territorial coalitions4 ,receipt of an award under this subsection by each sexual assault coalition shall not preclude the coalition from receiving additional grants or administering funds to carry out the purposes described in subsection 7a74 2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act ,reauthorization ,act of #bjba1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 shall submit to ,congress1 the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate a report on the activities funded by grants awarded under this section and best practices relating to rape prevention and education4 4 #cjb4 ,creating hope through outreach1 options1 services1 and education 7,,choose7 for children and youth ,section #dabja of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abdea7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking stalking1 or sex trafficking and inserting or stalking2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,grants awarded under this section may be used to address sex trafficking or bullying as part of a comprehensive program focused primarily on domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking42 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking target youth who are victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 stalking1 and sex trafficking and inserting target youth1 including youth in underserved populations who are victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 stalking1 and sex trafficking2 and 7,,ii7 by striking specific services and inserting specific services1 restorative practices2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or at the end2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 clarify ,state or local mandatory reporting policies and practices regarding peer-on-peer dating violence1 sexual assault1 stalking1 and sex trafficking2 or 7,e7 develop1 enlarge1 or strengthen culturally specific victim services and response related to1 and prevention of1 female genital mutilation4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking stalking1 or sex trafficking and inserting stalking1 sex trafficking1 or female genital mutilation2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the semicolon and inserting the following 1 and restorative practices22 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting confidential before support services2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting after programming for youth the following3 1 including youth in underserved populations12 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking stalking1 or sex trafficking and inserting or stalking2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#c71 by striking stalking1 and sex trafficking and inserting and stalking1 including training on working with youth in underserved populations 7and1 where intervention or programming will include a focus on female genital mutilation1 or on sex trafficking1 sufficient training on those topics72 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah and inserting #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 #cjc4 ,grants to combat violent crimes on campuses 7a7 ,in ,general ,section #cjd of the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjabe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,to develop1 strengthen1 and implement campus policies1 protocols1 and services that more effectively identify and respond to the crimes of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault and stalking1 including the use of technology to commit these crimes1 and to train campus administrators1 campus security personnel1 and all participants in the resolution process1 including personnel from the ,title ,,ix coordinator's office1 student conduct office1 and campus disciplinary or judicial boards on such policies1 protocols1 and services4 2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,to provide prevention and education programming about domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 including technological abuse and reproductive and sexual coercion1 that is age-appropriate1 culturally relevant1 ongoing1 delivered in multiple venues on campus1 accessible1 promotes respectful nonviolent behavior as a social norm1 and engages men and boys4 ,such programming should be developed in partnership or collaboratively with experts in intimate partner and sexual violence prevention and intervention4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting after improve delivery of the following3 primary prevention training and2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking and provide and inserting 1 provide1 and disseminate2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by inserting after or adapt the following and disseminate2 and 7,f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 the following3 7#aa7 ,to train campus health centers and appropriate campus faculty1 such as academic advisors or professionals who deal with students on a daily basis1 on how to recognize and respond to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 including training health providers on how to provide universal education to all members of the campus community on the impacts of violence on health and unhealthy relationships and how providers can support ongoing outreach efforts4 7#ab7 ,to train campus personnel in how to use a victim-centered1 trauma-informed interview technique1 which means asking questions of a student or a campus employee who is reported to be a victim of sexual harassment1 sexual assault1 domestic violence1 dating violence1 or stalking1 in a manner that is focused on the experience of the reported victim1 that does not judge or blame the reported victim for the alleged crime1 and that is informed by evidence-based research on trauma response4 ,to the extent practicable1 campus personnel shall allow the reported victim to participate in a recorded interview and to receive a copy of the recorded interview4 7#ac7 ,to develop and implement restorative practices 7as such term is defined in section #djjjb7;a7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#c71 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking for all incoming students and inserting for all students2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#c77;,d7 to read as follows3 7,d7 ,the grantee shall train all participants in the resolution process1 including the ,title ,,ix coordinator's office and student conduct office1 to respond effectively to situations involving domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,c71 by inserting after sex1 the following3 sexual orientation1 gender identity12 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #ab1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah and inserting #af1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7b7 ,report on best practices regarding domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking on campuses ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,education shall submit to ,congress a report1 which includes-- 7#a7 an evaluation of programs1 events1 and educational materials related to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 and 7#b7 an assessment of best practices and guidance from the evaluation described in paragraph 7#a71 which shall be made publicly available online to universities and college campuses to use as a resource4 ,,iv ,violence ,reduction ,practices #dja4 ,study conducted by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention ,section #djb of the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bhj;b-#d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking violence against women and inserting violence against adults1 youth12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #djb4 ,saving ,money and ,reducing ,tragedies 7,,smart7 through ,prevention grants ,section #dacjc of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abdfc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 strategies within each of these areas addressing the unmet needs of underserved populations4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 by inserting culturally specific1 after after-school12 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 include a focus on the unmet needs of underserved populations4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah and inserting #de1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7g71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,remaining amounts ,any amounts not made available under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 may be used for any set of purposes described in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of subsection 7b71 or for a project that fulfills two or more of such sets of purposes4 4 ,v ,strengthening the ,healthcare ,systems ,response #eja4 ,grants to strengthen the healthcare systems response to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking ,section #cii,p of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bhj;g-#d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting community health workers1 violence prevention advocates working with health providers1 after health staff12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting 7including midwives and doulas7 after residents2 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking response after improve the and inserting capacity2 7ii7 by inserting prevent and respond to after 7including behavioral and mental health programs7 to2 and 7iii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 the development or enhancement and implementation of training programs to improve the capacity of early childhood programs to address domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking among families they serve2 and 7#e7 the development or enhancement and implementation of comprehensive statewide strategies for health and violence prevention programs to work together to promote primary prevention onf domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i7-- 7i7 by inserting provide universal education on healthy relationships after providers to2 7ii7 by striking identify2 7iii7 by inserting trauma-informed after and provide2 and 7iv7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 including labor and sex trafficking after other forms of violence and abuse2 7ii7 by striking culturally competent clinical after plan and develop2 7iii7 by inserting after training components the following2 that center the experiences of and are developed in collaboration with ,black and ,indigenous people and ,people of ,color1 and include community-defined practices such as the use of doulas1 midwives1 and traditional healers12 and 7iv7 by striking disparities and inserting inequities2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 are designed to be inclusive of the experiences of all individuals including ,,lgbtq individuals and include training on equity and anti-racism approaches to health services delivery2 disparities in access to health-care services and prevention resources2 and current and historic systemic racism in health care services2 and 7iv7 include training on the use of universal prevention education approach to both prevent and respond to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking in health care settings2 2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7i7 by striking response after improve the and inserting capacity2 and 7ii7 by inserting prevent and respond to after system to2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7i7 by inserting and promoting prevention of0 after responding to2 7ii7 by inserting during in person or virtual visits and after and stalking2 and 7iii7 by inserting after follow-up care the following3 and to maximize victim choice on the use and sharing of their health information2 7,f7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii7-- 7i7 by striking on-site access to2 and 7ii7 by striking patients by increasing and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting the following3 patients by-- 7,i7 increasing the capacity of existing health care professionals1 including professionals who specialize in trauma and in behavioral and mental health care 7including substance abuse disorder71 community health workers1 and public health staff to address domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 stalking1 and children exposed to violence2 7,,ii7 contracting with or hiring advocates for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault to provide such services2 or 7,,iii7 providing funding to ,state domestic and sexual violence coalitions to improve the capacity of such coalitions to coordinate and support health advocates and other health system partnerships2 2 7,g7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii7-- 7i7 by striking identification after practice of and inserting prevention2 7ii7 by inserting during in person or virtual visits1 after and stalking2 and 7iii7 by striking and at the end2 7,h7 in subparagraph 7,b77iv7-- 7i7 by inserting and promote prevention during in person or virtual visits1 after or stalking12 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end2 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 the development1 implementation1 dissemination1 and evaluation of best practices1 tools1 and training materials1 including culturally relevant tools1 for behavioral health professionals to identify and respond to domestic violence1 sexual violence1 stalking1 and dating violence2 and 7vi7 the development and provision of culturally relevant training and follow-up technical assistance to health care professionals1 and public health staff1 and allied health professionals to identify1 assess1 treat1 and refer clients who are victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking from culturally specific communities and promote prevention1 using tools and training materials1 developed by and for culturally specific communities1 with priority given to trainings provided by culturally specific organizations2 and 2 and 7,j7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 design and implement comprehensive strategies to prevent domestic or sexual violence including through the use of universal education in clinical and public health settings1 hospitals1 clinics and other health settings4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,child and elder abuse and inserting the following3 ,child abuse and abuse in later life2 and 7,b7 by striking child or elder abuse and inserting the following3 child abuse or abuse in later life2 7#d7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,c77i71 by striking elder abuse and inserting abuse in later life2 7#e7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,c77ii71 by inserting programs that promote the prevention of sexual assault as well as after implementation of2 7#f7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,c77iii7-- 7,a7 by inserting and exposure to violence against generations after abuse2 and 7,b7 by striking or at the end2 7#g7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,c77iv7-- 7,a7 by inserting mental health1 after dental12 and 7,b7 by striking exams4 and inserting exams and certifications22 7#h7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,c71 by inserting after clause 7iv7 the following3 7v7 providing funding to culturally specific organizations to improve the capacity of such organizations to engage and partner with healthcare providers to support victims and meet increased referrals from health systems2 7vi7 development of a ,state-level pilot program to-- 7,i7 improve the response of substance use disorder treatment programs1 harm reduction programs for people who use substances1 and systems to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 7,,ii7 improve the capacity of substance use disorder treatment programs1 harm reduction programs for people who use substances1 and systems to serve survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking dealing with substance use disorder2 and 7,,iii7 improve the capacity of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking programs to serve survivors who has substance use history with substance abuse disorder2 or 7vii7 development and utilization of existing technical assistance and training resources to improve the capacity of substance use disorder treatment programs and harm reduction programs for people who use substances to address domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking among patients the programs serve4 2 7#i7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,a7 by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 and-- 7i7 culturally specific and population specific organizations1 and specifically organizations whose leadership include ,black or ,indigenous people1 ,people of ,color1 or ,,lgbtq individuals2 and 7ii7 programs developing and implementing community-driven solutions to address domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking1 instead of carceral and law enforcement intervention4 2 7#aj7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,b77i77,,iii7 by inserting after nonprofit entity the following 1 including a culturally-specific organization or community-based organization working to address the social determinants of health12 7#aa7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,c77ii7-- 7,a7 by striking strategies for and inserting 7,i7 strategies for2 7,b7 by inserting and generations after lifespan2 7,c7 by striking settings2 and inserting settings2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 strategies to address primary prevention of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking over the lifespan and generations including strategies that address related social determinants of health and center economic justice1 anti-racism1 and that are inclusive of all genders and identities including ,,lgbtq individuals2 2 7#ab7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,c77iii7-- 7,a7 by inserting culturally specific organizations after advocacy organizations2 and 7,b7 by striking ,state or tribal law enforcement task forces 7where appropriate72 7#ac7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,c77iv7 by inserting 7including culturally specific organizations7 after service providers2 7#ad7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 by inserting or behavioral health after of health2 7,b7 by inserting behavioral after physical or2 7,c7 by striking mental before health care2 and 7,d7 by inserting 1 including substance use disorder treatment before 2 or2 7#ae7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking or health system and inserting behavioral health treatment system2 7,b7 by striking mental and inserting behavioral2 and 7,c7 by inserting 1 or a community-based organization with a history of partnership with programs in the domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking and health care1 including physical1 mental1 or behavioral health care before the period at the end2 7#af7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf2 and 7#ag7 in subsection 7h71 by striking herein and provided for4 #ejb4 ,maternal mortality or morbidity study 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in collaboration with the ,center for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service1 and other stakeholders 7including community based organizations71 shall conduct a study on the whether victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking throughout the ,united ,states are more at risk of maternal mortality or morbidity as a result of issues related to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 7b7 ,reports ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service1 and other stakeholders 7including community based organizations71 shall report to ,congress on the study conducted under subsection 7a74 ,the report shall include3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the extent in which domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking result in pregnancy related death4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the impact of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault or stalking on access to health care4 7#c7 ,a breakdown of individuals particularly impacted by domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking1 by race and ethnicity4 7#d7 ,an analysis of the impact of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking on ,tribal communities and among ,native ,americans4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the factors that increase risks for infant and maternal mortality or morbidity among survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 7#f7 ,recommendations for legislative or policy changes to help reduce infant and maternal mortality rates4 7#g7 ,best practices to reduce pregnancy related deaths among survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 7#h7 ,any other information on maternal mortality or morbidity the the ,secretary determine appropriate to include in the report4 ,,vi ,safe ,homes for ,victims #fja4 ,housing protections for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking 7a7 ,in general ,section #dadaa of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abdia7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking brother1 sister1 and inserting sibling12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 including the direct loan program under such section2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the program under subtitle ,a of and inserting the programs under2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,i7-- 7,i7 by striking sections #ead1 #eae1 #eaf1 #ecc1 and #ech of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adhd1 #adhe1 #adhf1 #adijm1 and #adijp-#b7 and inserting sections #ead1 #eae1 #eaf1 #ecc1 #ech1 and #edb of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adhd1 #adhe1 #adhf1 #adijm1 #adijp-#b1 #adijr72 and 7,,ii7 by striking and at the end2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,j71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,k7 the provision of assistance from the ,housing ,trust ,fund established under section #acch of the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #deja72 7,l7 the provision of assistance for housing under the ,comprehensive ,service ,programs for ,homeless ,veterans program under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bj of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,m7 the provision of assistance for housing and facilities under the grant program for homeless veterans with special needs under section #bjfa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,n7 the provision of assistance for permanent housing under the program for financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing under section #bjdd of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,o7 housing assisted under the rent supplement program under section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjas72 7,p7 the program under ,chapter #aa of subtitle ,b of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abcea et seq472 and 7,q7 any other ,federal housing programs providing affordable housing to low- and moderate-income persons by means of restricted rents or rental assistance as identified by the appropriate agency4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,collaborative applicant ,the term collaborative applicant has the meaning given the term in section #dja of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj74 7#e7 ,continuum of ,care ,the term ,continuum of ,care means the ,federal program authorized under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq474 7#f7 ,covered housing provider ,the term covered housing provider-- 7,a7 means the individual or entity under a covered housing program that has responsibility for the administration or oversight of housing assisted under a covered housing program2 and 7,b7 includes public housing agencies1 sponsors1 owners1 mortgagors1 managers1 grantees under the ,continuum of ,care1 ,state and local governments or agencies thereof1 and nonprofit or for-profit organizations or entities4 7#g7 ,drug-related criminal activity ,the term drug-related criminal activity has the meaning given the term in section #c7;b77#i7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b77#i774 7#h7 ,emergency solutions grant ,the term emergency solutions grant means a grant provided under subtitle ,b of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacga et seq474 7#i7 ,emergency transfer ,the term emergency transfer-- 7,a7 except as provided under subparagraph 7,b71 means a transfer under subsection 7e7 from a unit of a covered housing provider to any other unit of the same principal1 affiliate1 or management agent of the covered housing provider2 and 7,b7 with respect to a project funded under the ,continuum of ,care1 means a transfer under subsection 7e7 to any unit of the same covered housing provider under the same covered housing program4 7#aj7 ,external referral ,the term external referral-- 7,a7 except as provided under subparagraph 7,b71 means a referral provided to a victim of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking by a covered housing provider to the applicable regional office of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to facilitate a move from a unit of a covered housing provider under the same or a different covered housing program2 and 7,b7 with respect to a project funded under the ,continuum of ,care1 including any local system funding by the ,continuum of ,care or a recipient or subrecipient of an ,emergency ,solutions ,grant1 means the facilitation of a move from a unit of a covered housing provider to a unit of a different covered housing provider under the same covered housing program4 7#aa7 ,,hud regional office ,the term ,,hud regional office means a regional office of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#ab7 ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher ,the term ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher means a housing voucher provided under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o774 7#ac7 ,program participant ,the term program participant means an individual 7including an unaccompanied youth7 or family who is assisted by programs under the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj et seq474 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,a covered housing provider shall prioritize the safety of victims when making housing and housing-related decisions1 including admissions1 terminations of assistance1 evictions1 transfers1 referrals1 family break-ups1 and income determinations4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#c7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting after criminal activity the following3 and family break-up2 7,b7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,denial of assistance1 tenancy1 and occupancy rights prohibited 7i7 ,in general ,a tenant1 program participant1 or resident of a unit who is an unreported member of the household because of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 dating violence1 or stalking shall not be denied assistance1 tenancy1 or occupancy rights to housing assisted under a covered housing program solely on the basis of criminal activity directly relating to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking that is engaged in by a member of the household of the tenant1 program participant1 resident1 or any guest or other person under the control of the tenant1 program participant1 or resident1 if the tenant1 program participant1 resident or an affiliated individual of the tenant1 program participant1 or resident is the victim or threatened victim of such domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 7ii7 ,criminal activity engaged in by perpetrator of abuse 7,i7 ,in general ,a tenant1 program participant1 or resident of a unit who is an unreported member of the household because of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 dating violence1 or stalking shall not be denied assistance1 tenancy1 or occupancy rights to housing assisted under a covered housing program solely on the basis of criminal activity1 including drug-related criminal activity1 engaged in by the perpetrator of the domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 7,,ii7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subclause 7,i7 shall be construed to limit the authority to terminate assistance to a tenant or program participant or evict or terminate a tenant or program participant from housing assisted under a covered housing program if a public housing agency or an owner1 recipient or subrecipient1 or a manager of the housing demonstrates an actual and imminent threat to other tenants1 program participants1 or individuals employed at or providing service to the housing if the assistance is not terminated or the tenant or program participant is not evicted4 7iii7 ,review prior to termination for current program participants ,before terminating assistance1 tenancy1 or occupancy rights to housing assisted under a covered housing program to a tenant or program participant who is a victim of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking on the basis of criminal activity of the tenant or program participant1 including drug-related criminal activity-- 7,i7 the covered housing provider shall consider-- 7aa7 the seriousness of the case2 7bb7 the extent of participation or culpability of the tenant or program participant1 including whether the tenant or program participant was coerced by the perpetrator of the domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking2 7cc7 whether the criminal activity was related to a symptom of a disability1 including a substance use disorder2 7dd7 in cases involving drug-related criminal activity or criminal activity involving alcohol abuse1 whether the tenant or program participant is participating in1 or has successfully completed1 a supervised drug or alcohol rehabilitation program1 or has otherwise been rehabilitated successfully2 and 7ee7 any other relevant mitigating circumstances2 and 7,,ii7 the covered housing program shall provide the tenant or program participant with-- 7aa7 a written summary of the review conducted by the covered housing program2 and 7bb7 an opportunity to invoke the applicable grievance policy of the covered housing program to dispute the findings of the review4 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,bifurcation and inserting ,family break-up2 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 respectively2 7iii7 by inserting before clause 7ii71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7i7 ,in general ,if a family break-up results from an occurrence of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking1 and the perpetrator no longer resides in the unit and was the sole tenant or program participant eligible to receive assistance under a covered housing program1 the covered housing provider shall-- 7,i7 provide any other tenant1 program participant1 or resident of the unit who is an unreported member of the household because of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 dating violence1 or stalking the opportunity to establish eligibility for the covered housing program2 or 7,,ii7 provide a tenant1 program participant1 or resident described in subclause 7,i7 with not less than #ahj days-- 7aa7 to remain in the unit under the same terms and conditions as the perpetrator2 and 7bb7 find new housing or establish eligibility for another covered housing program4 2 7iv7 in clause 7ii71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 in the heading1 by striking ,in general and inserting ,eviction2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting after a public housing agency the following3 1 participating jurisdictions1 grantees under the ,continuum of ,care1 grantees12 and 7v7 by striking clause 7iii71 as so redesignated2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 in clause 7iii71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 to be limited by any provision in the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq47 that provides less protection than subparagraph 7,a7 for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 2 and 7,e7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,early termination 7i7 ,in general ,a covered housing provider shall permit a tenant or program participant assisted under the covered housing program to terminate the lease at any time prior to the end date of the lease1 without penalty1 if the tenant or program participant has been a victim of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking and the tenant or program participant-- 7,i7 sends notice of the early lease termination to the landlord in writing prior to or within #c days of vacating the premises unless a shorter notice period is provided for under ,state law2 7,,ii7 7aa7 reasonably believes that the tenant or program participant is threatened with imminent harm if the tenant or program participant remains within the same dwelling unit subject to the lease2 or 7bb7 has experienced a sexual assault that occurred on the premises during the #ij-;day period preceding the request for lease termination2 and 7,,iii7 provides a form of documentation consistent with the requirements outlined in subsection 7c77#c74 7ii7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed to preclude any automatic termination of a lease by operation of law4 ,nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed to supersede any provision of any ,federal1 ,state1 or local law regarding the early termination of leases that provides greater protection than this subsection for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c77#d71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,any information submitted to a public housing agency or owner or manager and inserting ,covered housing providers shall ensure any information submitted2 and 7,b7 by inserting after owner or manager the following3 of housing assisted under a covered housing program2 7#e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking an applicant for or tenants of and inserting all individuals and families seeking housing or services from programs under title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj et seq471 all program participants of1 all adult members of applicant households for1 and all adult tenants of2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking guidance issued by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development and inserting title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq47 and any guidance issued by the appropriate agencies related to language access for persons with limited ,english proficiency2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,translation and availability of standardized documents ,each appropriate agency shall ensure that standardized documents relating to the implementation of this title are-- 7,a7 translated into and made available in multiple languages and are available in formats accessible to persons with disabilities2 and 7,b7 made accessible to covered housing providers within a reasonable time after adoption of the documents by the appropriate agency4 2 7#f7 by amending subsection 7e7 to read as follows3 7e7 ,emergency transfers and ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool policies 7#a7 ,in general ,a tenant1 program participant1 or resident of a unit who is an unreported member of the household because of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 dating violence1 or stalking who is a victim of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking may apply for an emergency transfer or a ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher1 or both4 7#b7 ,responsible entity 7,a7 ,emergency transfers ,a covered housing provider shall grant an emergency transfer to a tenant or program participant described in paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7i7 the covered housing provider and the tenant or program participant determine that a safe dwelling unit is available2 and 7ii7 the tenant or program participant meets the eligibility criteria described in paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,vouchers ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development and a covered housing provider authorized to determine eligibility for ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool vouchers under policies and procedures established under subsection 7f77#a7 shall approve a ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher for a tenant1 program participant1 or resident of a unit who is an unreported member of the household because of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 dating violence1 or stalking described in paragraph 7#a7 if the tenant1 program participant1 or resident meets the eligibility criteria described in paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,the applicable responsible entity under paragraph 7#b7 shall approve an application submitted by a tenant1 program participant1 or resident described in paragraph 7#a7 for an emergency transfer1 a ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher1 or both1 if-- 7i7 the tenant1 program participant1 or resident expressly requests the emergency transfer or ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher1 or both1 from the applicable responsible entity2 and 7ii7 7,i7 the tenant1 program participant1 or resident reasonably believes that the tenant or program participant is threatened with imminent harm from further violence if the tenant or program participant remains within the same dwelling unit assisted under a covered housing program2 or 7,,ii7 the tenant1 program participant1 or resident experienced a sexual assault that occurred on the premises during the #ij-;day period preceding the request for the emergency transfer or ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher4 7,b7 ,good standing ,regardless of whether a tenant1 program participant1 or resident is in good standing1 the tenant1 program participant1 or resident retains the right to an emergency transfer or a ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher if the tenant1 program participant1 or resident otherwise meets the eligibility requirements in this subsection4 ,the tenant1 program participant1 or resident shall also meet the eligibility requirements of the program to which the tenant1 program participant1 or resident intends to transfer unless the eligibility requirement is waived by the covered housing program4 7#d7 ,policies ,each appropriate agency shall1 in the timeframe outlined in subsection 7f77#b71 adopt emergency transfer1 external referral1 and ,national ,,vawa ,victim ,relocation ,pool voucher policies for use by covered housing programs1 which shall-- 7,a7 reflect the variations in program operation and administration by covered housing program type and are in accordance with the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development's ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool vouchers policies and procedures issued within the timeframe outlined in subsection 7f77#a72 7,b7 at a minimum1 describe a process that-- 7i7 permits tenants1 program participants1 or residents who are victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking to move to another available and safe dwelling quickly through an emergency transfer1 a ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher1 or an external referral2 and 7ii7 provides that the tenant1 program participant1 or resident can request an emergency transfer or a ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher1 or both1 whichever is safe and available for the tenant1 program participant1 or resident2 and 7,c7 with respect to a request for an emergency transfer1 provide that-- 7i7 not later than #e days after the date on which a covered housing provider receives an emergency transfer request from a tenant or program participant1 the covered housing provider shall determine whether the tenant or program participant can be transferred to a safe and available unit2 7ii7 if a safe unit is available1 an emergency transfer shall occur not later than #aj days after the date on which the covered housing provider approves the request2 7iii7 if a safe unit is not available1 the covered housing provider shall provide to the tenant or program participant-- 7,i7 a written status report regarding the status of the emergency transfer request of the tenant or program participant2 and 7,,ii7 information about ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool vouchers2 and 7iv7 if the emergency transfer request has been denied due to reasons unrelated to the availability of a safe and suitable unit1 the tenant or program participant may appeal the decision through the applicable grievance or hearing process of the covered housing provider2 7,d7 with respect to a request for a ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher-- 7i7 the request may be made to the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development by a tenant2 program participant2 resident of the unit who is an unreported member of the household because of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 dating violence1 or stalking2 a collaborative applicant of the local ,continuum of ,care or designee of the collaborative applicant2 ,emergency ,solutions ,grant recipient or subrecipient2 a public housing agency2 or the covered housing provider2 and 7ii7 not later than #aj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development receives a request for a ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher and the selected relocation jurisdiction of the tenant or program participant1 the ,secretary shall process the request and refer administration of the ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher to the appropriate public housing agency of the selected jurisdiction of the tenant2 program participant2 or resident of the unit who is an unreported member of the household because of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 dating violence1 or stalking2 7,e7 allow a victim of domestic violence dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking to temporarily relocate1 while maintaining eligibility for the covered housing program without the loss of their housing status1 if there are no alternative comparable housing program units available1 until an emergency transfer1 a ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher1 or an external referral resulting in comparable safe housing is obtained2 7,f7 mandate that emergency transfers take priority over non-emergency transfers2 7,g7 mandate that emergency transfers are not considered new applicants and take priority over existing external waiting lists for a covered housing program2 7,h7 incorporate confidentiality measures to ensure that the appropriate agency and the covered housing provider do not disclose any information regarding a tenant1 program participant1 or resident who is victim of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking1 including the location of a new dwelling unit to any person or entity without the time-limited written authorization of the tenant or program participant1 and communication by a covered housing provider with a victim must be in a form and manner that the victim determines to be safe2 and 7,i7 mandate that when a tenant or program participant submits an emergency transfer request to a covered housing provider1 the covered housing provider shall provide contact information for-- 7i7 local organizations offering assistance to tenants and other housing providers who may have safe and available housing2 or 7ii7 contact information for the regional ,,hud office or applicable public housing agency4 7#e7 ,duties of collaborative applicants of a local ,continuum of ,care ,in addition to adopting the policies described in paragraph 7#d7 in an emergency transfer policy1 the collaborative applicant of each local ,continuum of ,care1 or a designee of the collaborative applicant1 shall-- 7,a7 coordinate and facilitate emergency transfers and external referrals across projects funded under the ,continuum of ,care2 7,b7 prioritize an external referral across projects funded under the ,continuum of ,care for the next available safe housing option for which a tenant or program participant may be eligible2 7,c7 coordinate external referrals with the collaborative applicant of the local ,continuum of ,care1 or designee of the collaborative applicant1 in other jurisdictions in cases where a tenant or program participant requests an out-of-jurisdiction transfer2 7,d7 ensure that a tenant or program participant is not required to be reassessed and retains chronically homeless status1 if applicable1 through the local ,continuum of ,care intake process when seeking an emergency transfer or external referral placement2 and 7,e7 ensure costs associated with temporary relocations described in paragraph 7#d7 are considered eligible costs of supportive services under the ,continuum of ,care program4 7#f7 ,regional offices ,each ,,hud regional office shall-- 7,a7 in collaboration with public housing agencies and the entities described in paragraph 7#b71 develop and implement a regional emergency transfer and external referral plan1 which shall-- 7i7 set forth how covered housing providers shall coordinate external referrals with the ,,hud regional office2 7ii7 be submitted to the ,violence ,against ,women ,director described in section #dadac and made publicly available2 and 7iii7 include any additional policies1 priorities1 and strategies set by the entities described in paragraph 7#e72 and 7,b7 in consultation with the ,violence ,against ,women ,director described in section #dadac1 facilitate external referral requests for tenants or program participants who are victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking if the tenant or program participant cannot obtain an emergency transfer or a ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher4 7#g7 ,covered housing providers ,each covered housing provider shall develop and implement an emergency transfer and external referral plan consistent with the requirements in paragraph 7#d7 or 7#e74 2 7#g7 by amending subsection 7f7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,policies and procedures for emergency transfer and ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool vouchers 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act ,reauthorization ,act of #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall establish policies and procedures under which a tenant1 program participant1 or resident of a unit who is an unreported member of the household because of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 dating violence1 or stalking may receive1 under subsection 7e71 subject to the availability of funds1 a ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool voucher4 7#b7 ,appropriate agencies ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act ,reauthorization ,act of #bjba1 the head of each appropriate agency shall establish the policies required under subsection 7e7 with respect to emergency transfers and external referrals4 ,each appropriate agency shall also establish agency-specific policies and procedures in accordance with the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development's ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool vouchers policies and procedures4 2 7#h7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 7#i7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,training and referrals 7#a7 ,training for staff of covered housing programs 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 in partnership with domestic and sexual violence experts1 shall develop mandatory in-person or electronic training for staff of covered housing providers to provide a basic understanding of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 and to facilitate implementation of this section4 7,b7 ,appropriate staff ,each covered housing provider shall identify-- 7i7 appropriate staff to attend the basic understanding training described in subparagraph 7,a7 periodically2 and 7ii7 appropriate staff engaged in tenant1 program participant1 or resident services to attend both the basic understanding training and the implementation training described in subparagraph 7,a7 as necessary4 7#b7 ,referrals ,the appropriate agency with respect to each covered housing program and the local ,continuum of ,care shall supply all appropriate staff of the covered housing providers with a referral listing of public contact information for all domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking service providers offering services in its coverage area4 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 2 and 7#aj7 by inserting after subsection 7h71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7i7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to limit any right1 remedy1 or procedure otherwise available to enforce the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afb2 #aai ,stat4 #bifj7 and subsequent amendments prior to the date of enactment of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act ,reauthorization ,act of #bjba2 or 7#b7 to supersede any provision of any ,federal1 ,state1 or local law that provides greater protection than this section for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 4 7b7 ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool vouchers ,section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ba7 ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool vouchers 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall set aside1 from amounts made available for rental assistance under this subsection1 amounts for use only for providing such assistance for the creation of a ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool1 which shall provide rental assistance on behalf of tenants1 program participants1 or residents who are victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking eligible for assistance under section #dadaa7;e7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abdia7;e774 7,b7 ,termination of vouchers upon turnover ,a public housing agency shall not reissue assistance that is made available from appropriated funds under this subsection for a tenant1 program participant1 or resident when the assistance for the tenant1 program participant1 or resident is lawfully terminated1 unless specifically authorized by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbb and each fiscal year thereafter1 there are authorized to be appropriated #bj1jjj1jjj to provide vouchers for rental assistance under this paragraph4 4 #fjb4 ,ensuring compliance and implementation2 prohibiting retaliation against victims ,chapter #b of subtitle ,n of title ,,iv of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abdia et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #dadaa the following3 #dadab4 ,compliance reviews 7a7 ,regular compliance reviews 7#a7 ,in general ,each appropriate agency shall establish a process by which to review compliance with the requirements of this subtitle1 which shall-- 7,a7 in consultation with the ,violence ,against ,women ,director described in section #dadac and any other relevant officials of the appropriate agency1 be incorporated into other existing compliance review processes of the appropriate agency2 and 7,b7 examine-- 7i7 covered housing provider compliance with requirements prohibiting the denial of assistance1 tenancy1 or occupancy rights on the basis of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking2 7ii7 covered housing provider compliance with confidentiality provisions set forth in section #dadaa7;c77#d72 7iii7 covered housing provider compliance with the notification requirements set forth in section #dadaa7;d77#b72 7iv7 covered housing provider compliance with accepting documentation set forth in section #dadaa7;c72 7v7 covered housing provider compliance with emergency transfer1 external referral1 and ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool ,voucher requirements set forth in section #dadaa7;e72 and 7vi7 covered housing provider compliance with the prohibition on retaliation set forth in section #dadad4 7#b7 ,frequency ,each appropriate agency shall conduct the review described in paragraph 7#a7 on a regular basis1 as determined by the appropriate agency4 7b7 ,regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act ,reauthorization ,act of #bjba1 each appropriate agency shall issue regulations to implement subsection 7a71 which shall-- 7#a7 define standards of compliance for covered housing providers2 7#b7 include detailed reporting requirements1 including the number of emergency transfers1 external referrals1 and ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool vouchers requested and granted1 as well as the length of time needed to process emergency transfers1 ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool vouchers1 and external referrals2 and 7#c7 include standards for corrective action plans where a covered housing provider has failed to meet compliance standards4 7c7 ,public ,disclosure ,each appropriate agency shall ensure that an agency-level assessment of the information collected during the compliance review process completed pursuant to this subsection-- 7#a7 includes an evaluation of each topic identified in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 is made publicly available4 #dadac4 ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,violence ,against ,women ,director 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be1 within the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 a ,violence ,against ,women ,director 7in this section referred to as the ,director74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,director shall-- 7#a7 support implementation of the provisions of this subtitle2 7#b7 coordinate development of ,federal regulations1 policy1 protocols1 and guidelines on matters relating to the implementation of this subtitle1 at each agency administering a covered housing program2 7#c7 advise and coordinate with designated officials within the ,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 and the ,department of ,justice concerning legislation1 implementation1 and other issues relating to or affecting the housing provisions under this subtitle2 7#d7 provide technical assistance1 coordination1 and support to each appropriate agency regarding advancing housing protections and access to housing for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 including compliance with this subtitle2 7#e7 ensure that adequate technical assistance is made available to covered housing providers regarding implementation of this subtitle1 as well as other issues related to advancing housing protections for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 including compliance with this subtitle2 7#f7 act as a liaison with the judicial branches of ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments on matters relating to the housing needs of victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 7#g7 implement a quality control system and a corrective action plan system for those covered housing providers that fail to comply with this subtitle1 wherein-- 7,a7 covered housing providers completing corrective action plans shall be required to consult with national1 ,state1 or local programs focused on victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking2 and 7,b7 the corrective action plans shall include provisions requiring covered housing providers to review and develop appropriate notices1 procedures1 and staff training to improve compliance with this subtitle1 in consultation with national1 ,state1 or local programs focused on victims described in subparagraph 7,a72 7#h7 establish a formal reporting process to receive individual complaints concerning noncompliance with this subtitle2 7#i7 coordinate the development of interagency guidelines to improve the availability of centralized information concerning available dwelling units for use in facilitating the emergency transfer process2 7#aj7 coordinate the process for tracking of requests1 notice1 and approval of ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool vouchers1 and further implement1 as necessary1 any policies or procedures relating to the ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool vouchers2 7#aa7 work with ,,hud regional offices to develop a mechanism to implement regional external referral plans and officials at each appropriate agency relating to the development of ,federal regulations1 policy1 protocols1 and guidelines regarding uniform timeframes for the completion of emergency transfers1 ,national ,,vawa ,victims ,relocation ,pool vouchers1 and external referrals2 7#ab7 coordinate with each appropriate agency to ensure that standardized documents relating to the implementation of this title are translated into and made available in multiple languages1 are accessible to persons with disabilities1 and made accessible to covered housing providers within a reasonable time upon adoption of the documents by the appropriate agency2 7#ac7 ensure that the documents described in paragraph 7#aa71 including guidance and notices to victims1 are distributed in commonly encountered languages by covered housing providers consistent with title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq47 and any guidance issued by the appropriate agencies in accordance with ,executive ,order #acaff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d-#a note2 relating to access to services for persons with limited ,english proficiency72 and 7#ad7 in consultation with each appropriate agency1 identify existing compliance review processes that could incorporate the compliance reviews required under section #dadab7;a74 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 #dadad4 ,prohibition on retaliation 7a7 ,nondiscrimination requirement ,no covered housing provider shall discriminate against any person because that person has opposed any act or practice made unlawful by this subtitle1 or because that individual testified1 assisted1 or participated in any matter related to this subtitle4 7b7 ,prohibition on coercion ,no covered housing provider shall coerce1 intimidate1 threaten1 or interfere with1 or retaliate against1 any person in the exercise or enjoyment of1 or on account of the person having exercised or enjoyed1 or on account of the person having aided or encouraged any other individual in the exercise or enjoyment of1 any rights or protections under this subtitle1 including-- 7#a7 intimidating or threatening any person because that person is assisting or encouraging an individual entitled to claim the rights or protections under this subtitle2 and 7#b7 retaliating against any person because that person has participated in any investigation or action to enforce this subtitle4 7c7 ,enforcement authority of the ,attorney ,general and the ,secretary ,the authority of the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and the ,office for ,fair ,housing and ,equal ,opportunity to enforce this section shall be the same as the ,fair ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfaj et seq474 4 #fjc4 ,protecting the right to report crime from one's home 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #b of subtitle ,n of title ,,iv of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abdia et seq471 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after section #dadad the following3 #dadae4 ,right to ,report ,crime and ,emergencies from ,one's ,home 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term covered governmental entity means any municipal1 county1 or ,state government that receives funding under section #ajf of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf74 7b7 ,right ,to report 7#a7 ,in general ,landlords1 homeowners1 residents1 occupants1 and guests of1 and applicants for1 housing-- 7,a7 shall have the right to seek law enforcement or emergency assistance on their own behalf or on behalf of another person in need of assistance2 and 7,b7 shall not be penalized based on their requests for assistance or based on criminal activity of which they are a victim or otherwise not at fault under statutes1 ordinances1 regulations1 or policies adopted or enforced by covered governmental entities4 7#b7 ,prohibited penalties ,penalties that are prohibited under paragraph 7#a7 include-- 7,a7 actual or threatened assessment of penalties1 fees1 or fines2 7,b7 actual or threatened eviction2 7,c7 actual or threatened refusal to rent or renew tenancy2 7,d7 actual or threatened refusal to issue an occupancy permit or landlord permit2 and 7,e7 actual or threatened closure of the property1 or designation of the property as a nuisance or a similarly negative designation4 7c7 ,reporting ,consistent with the process described in section #ajd7;b7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;b771 covered governmental entities shall-- 7#a7 report any of their laws or policies1 or1 as applicable1 the laws or policies adopted by subgrantees1 that impose penalties on landlords1 homeowners1 residents1 occupants1 guests1 or housing applicants based on requests for law enforcement or emergency assistance or based on criminal activity that occurred at a property2 and 7#b7 certify that they are in compliance with the protections under this subtitle or describe the steps the covered governmental entities will take within #ahj days to come into compliance1 or to ensure compliance among subgrantees4 7d7 ,oversight ,oversight and accountability mechanisms provided for under title ,,viii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq47 shall be available to address violations of this section4 7e7 ,subgrantees ,for those covered governmental entities that distribute funds to subgrantees1 compliance with subsection 7c77#a7 includes inquiring about the existence of laws and policies adopted by subgrantees that impose penalties on landlords1 homeowners1 residents1 occupants1 guests1 or housing applicants based on requests for law enforcement or emergency assistance or based on criminal activity that occurred at a property4 4 7b7 ,supporting effective crime reduction methods 7#a7 ,additional authorized use of ,byrne-,,jag funds ,section #eja7;a77#a7 of subpart #a of part ,e of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaeb7;a77#a77 is amended by adding after subparagraph 7,h7 the following3 7,i7 ,programs for the development and implementation of methods of reducing crime in communities1 to supplant punitive programs or policies4 ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 a punitive program or policy is a program or policy that-- 7i7 imposes a penalty described in section #dadae7;b77#b7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid on the basis of a request for law enforcement or emergency assistance2 or 7ii7 imposes a penalty described in section #dadae7;b77#b7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid on a landlord1 homeowner1 tenant1 program participant1 resident1 occupant1 or guest because of criminal activity at the property1 including domestic violence dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 where the landlord1 homeowner1 tenant1 program participant1 resident1 occupant1 or guest was a victim of such criminal activity4 4 7#b7 ,additional authorized use of ,,cops funds ,section #agja7;b7 of part ,q of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcha7;b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#bb71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#bc71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bd7 to develop and implement methods of reducing crime in communities1 to supplant punitive programs or policies 7as such term is defined in section #eja7;a77#a77;,i774 7#be7 ,to develop of statewide databases with information on where sexual assault nurse examiners are located4 4 #fjd4 ,transitional housing assistance grants for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking ,section #djbii of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abcea7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,director of the ,violence ,against ,women ,office and inserting the ,director of the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women2 and 7,b7 by inserting after 1 other nonprofit1 nongovernmental organizations the following3 1 population-specific organizations2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #e percent and inserting #h percent2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking #j4be percent and inserting #j4e percent4 #fje4 ,addressing the housing needs of victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking 7a7 ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,grants ,section #dbc7;a7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aachc7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 ,facilitating and coordinating activities to ensure compliance with subsection 7e7 of section #dadaa of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abdia7 and monitoring compliance with the confidentiality protections of subsection 7c77#d7 of such section4 4 7b7 ,collaborative grants ,to increase the long-,term stability of victims ,section #dadjd7;i7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abdgd7;i77 is amended by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 7c7 ,grants ,to combat violence against women in public and assisted housing ,section #dadje of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abdge7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the ,director of the ,violence ,against ,women ,office and inserting the ,director of the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,d71 by inserting after linguistically and culturally specific service providers1 the following3 population-specific organizations12 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting the following3 #bjbb through #bjbf4 #fjf4 ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg amendments ,section #e;,a7d7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;c-#a7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#ac7 to read as follows3 7#ac7 ,domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking programs 7,a7 ,copies ,a copy of-- 7i7 all standardized notices issued pursuant to the housing protections under subtitle ,n of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid1 including the notice required under section #dadaa7;d7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid2 7ii7 the emergency transfer plan issued pursuant to section #dadaa of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid2 and 7iii7 any and all memoranda of understanding with other covered housing providers developed to facilitate emergency transfers under section #dadaa7;e7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid4 7,b7 ,descriptions ,a description of-- 7i7 any activities1 services1 or programs provided or offered by an agency1 either directly or in partnership with other service providers1 to child or adult victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking2 7ii7 any activities1 services1 or programs provided or offered by a public housing agency that helps child and adult victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking1 to obtain or maintain housing2 7iii7 any activities1 services1 or programs provided or offered by a public housing agency to prevent domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 or to enhance victim safety in assisted families2 and 7iv7 all training and support services offered to staff of the public housing agency to provide a basic understanding of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 and to facilitate implementation of the housing protections of section #dadaa of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#af71 by inserting the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid1 before the ,fair ,housing ,act4 ,,vii ,economic ,security for ,victims #gja4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,over #a in #c women experience sexual violence1 and #a in #e women have survived completed or attempted rape4 ,such violence has a devastating impact on women's physical and emotional health1 financial security1 and ability to maintain their jobs1 and thus impacts interstate commerce and economic security4 7#b7 ,the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women of the ,department of ,justice defines domestic violence as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one intimate partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner4 ,domestic violence can include physical1 sexual1 emotional1 economic1 or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person4 ,domestic violence includes any behaviors that intimidate1 manipulate1 humiliate1 isolate1 frighten1 terrorize1 coerce1 threaten1 blame1 hurt1 injure1 or wound an individual4 7#c7 ,the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention report that domestic violence or intimate partner violence is a serious public health issue for millions of individuals in the ,united ,states4 ,nearly #a in #d women and #a in #i men in the ,united ,states have suffered sexual violence1 physical violence1 or stalking by an intimate partner4 7#d7 ,transgender and gender non-conforming people face extraordinary levels of physical and sexual violence4 7#e7 ,more than #a in #d transgender people have faced bias-driven assault1 and this rate is higher for trans women and trans people of color4 7#f7 ,the ,american ,foundation for ,suicide ,prevention has found that transgender and gender non-conforming people had an elevated prevalence of suicide attempts1 especially when they have suffered physical or sexual violence4 7#g7 ,studies have found that individuals living in rural areas facing intimate partner violence often face barriers to accessing resources1 ranging from health care to the criminal justice system4 7#h7 ,homicide is one of the leading causes of death for women on the job4 ,domestic partners or relatives commit #dc percent of workplace homicides against women4 ,one study found that intimate partner violence resulted in #adb homicides among women at work in the ,united ,states from #bjjc to #bjjh1 a figure which represents #bb percent of the #fdh workplace homicides among women during the period4 ,in fact1 in #bjaj1 homicides against women at work increased by #ac percent despite continuous declines in overall workplace homicides in recent years4 7#i7 ,women in the ,united ,states are #aa times more likely to be murdered with guns than women in other high-income countries4 ,female intimate partners are more likely to be murdered with a firearm than all other means combined4 ,the presence of a gun in domestic violence situations increases the risk of homicide for women by #ejj percent4 7#aj7 ,violence can have a dramatic impact on the survivor of such violence4 ,studies indicate that #dd percent of surveyed employed adults experienced the effect of domestic violence in the workplace1 and #fd percent indicated their workplace performance was affected by such violence4 ,another recent survey found that #gh percent of offenders used workplace resources to express anger1 check up on1 pressure1 or threaten a survivor4 ,sexual assault1 whether occurring in or out of the workplace1 can impair an employee's work performance1 require time away from work1 and undermine the employee's ability to maintain a job4 ,nearly #ej percent of sexual assault survivors lose their jobs or are forced to quit in the aftermath of the assaults4 7#aa7 ,studies find that #fj percent of single women lack economic security and #ha percent of households with single mothers live in economic insecurity4 ,significant barriers that survivors confront include access to housing1 transportation1 and child care4 ,ninety-two percent of homeless women have experienced domestic violence1 and more than #ej percent of such women cite domestic violence as the direct cause for homelessness4 ,survivors are deprived of their autonomy1 liberty1 and security1 and face tremendous threats to their health and safety4 7#ab7 ,the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention report that survivors of severe intimate partner violence lose nearly #h million days of paid work1 which is the equivalent of more than #cb1jjj full-time jobs and almost #e1fjj1jjj days of household productivity each year4 ,therefore1 women disproportionately need time off to care for their health or to find safety solutions1 such as obtaining a restraining order or finding housing1 to avoid or prevent further violence4 7#ac7 ,annual costs of intimate partner violence are estimated to be more than #h1cjj1jjj1jjj4 ,according to the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 the costs of intimate partner violence against women in #aiie exceeded an estimated #e1hjj1jjj1jjj4 ,these costs included nearly #d1ajj1jjj1jjj in the direct costs of medical and mental health care and nearly #a1hjj1jjj1jjj in the indirect costs of lost productivity4 ,these statistics are generally considered to be underestimated because the costs associated with the criminal justice system are not included4 7#ad7 ,fifty-five percent of senior executives recently surveyed said domestic violence has a harmful effect on their company's productivity1 and more than #gj percent said domestic violence negatively affects attendance4 ,seventy-eight percent of human resources professionals consider partner violence a workplace issue4 ,however1 more than #gj percent of ,united ,states workplaces have no formal program or policy that addresses workplace violence1 let alone domestic violence4 ,in fact1 only four percent of employers provided training on domestic violence4 7#ae7 ,studies indicate that one of the best predictors of whether a survivor will be able to stay away from his or her abuser is the degree of his or her economic independence4 ,however1 domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking often negatively impact a survivor's ability to maintain employment4 7#af7 ,abusers frequently seek to exert financial control over their partners by actively interfering with their ability to work1 including preventing their partners from going to work1 harassing their partners at work1 limiting their partners' access to cash or transportation1 and sabotaging their partners' child care arrangements4 7#ag7 ,economic abuse refers to behaviors that control an intimate partner's ability to acquire1 use1 and maintain access to1 money1 credit1 ownership of assets1 or access to governmental or private financial benefits1 including defaulting on joint obligations 7such as school loans1 credit card debt1 mortgages1 or rent74 ,other forms of such abuse may include preventing someone from attending school1 threatening to or actually terminating employment1 controlling or withholding access to cash1 checking1 or credit accounts1 and attempting to damage or sabotage the creditworthiness of an intimate partner1 including forcing an intimate partner to write bad checks1 forcing an intimate partner to default on payments related to household needs1 such as housing1 or forcing an intimate partner into bankruptcy4 7#ah7 ,the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7,public ,law #aaa-adh71 and the amendments made by such ,act1 ensures that most health plans must cover preventive services1 including screening and counseling for domestic violence1 at no additional cost4 ,in addition1 it prohibits insurance companies from discriminating against patients for preexisting conditions1 like domestic violence4 7#ai7 ,yet1 more can be done to help survivors4 ,federal law in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act does not explicitly-- 7,a7 authorize survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking to take leave from work to seek legal assistance and redress1 counseling1 or assistance with safety planning activities2 7,b7 address the eligibility of survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking for unemployment compensation2 7,c7 provide job protection to survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking2 or 7,d7 prohibit insurers from disclosing information about abuse and the location of the survivors through insurance databases and other means4 7#bj7 ,this ,act aims to empower survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking to be free from violence1 hardship1 and control1 which restrains basic human rights to freedom and safety in the ,united ,states4 #gjb4 ,national ,resource ,center on workplace responses to assist victims of domestic and sexual violence ,section #daeja of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abeja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and sexual harassment after domestic and sexual violence2 and 7,b7 by striking employers and labor organizations and inserting employers1 labor organizations1 and victim service providers2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking and stalking and inserting stalking1 and sexual harassment2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 by adding the following new paragraph3 7#d7 a plan to enhance the capacity of survivors to obtain and maintain employment to include the implementation of a demonstration pilot program ,pathways to ,opportunity which builds collaborations between and among victim service providers1 workforce development programs1 and educational and vocational institutions to provide trauma informed programming to support survivors seeking employment and centered around culturally specific organizations or organizations that primarily serve populations traditionally marginalized in the workplace4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by inserting before the period at the end or sexual harassment2 7#d7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,a71 by inserting or sexual harassment after sexual violence2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah and inserting #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 #gjc4 ,provisions related to ,unemployment ,compensation and the ,temporary ,assistance for ,needy ,families ,program 7a7 ,unemployment compensation 7#a7 ,survivors of domestic violence ,section #ccjd7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#ah71 by redesignating paragraph 7#ai7 as paragraph 7#ba71 and by inserting after paragraph 7#ah7 the following new paragraph3 7#ai7 no person may be denied compensation under such ,state law solely on the basis of the individual having a voluntary separation from work if such separation is attributable to such individual being a survivor of domestic violence2 4 7#b7 ,victims of sexual harassment and survivors of sexual assault or stalking ,section #ccjd7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#ai71 as added by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 the following new paragraph3 7#bj7 no person may be denied compensation under such ,state law solely on the basis of the individual having a voluntary separation from work if such separation is attributable to such individual being a victim of sexual harassment or a survivor of sexual assault or stalking2 and 4 7#c7 ,documentation required ,section #ccjd of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,victims of sexual harassment and survivors of domestic violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking 7#a7 ,documentation ,for purposes of paragraphs 7#ai7 and 7#bj7 of subsection 7a71 a voluntary separation of an individual shall be considered to be attributable to such individual being a victim of sexual harassment or a survivor of domestic violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking if such individual submits such evidence as the ,state deems sufficient4 7#b7 ,sufficient documentation ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 a ,state shall deem sufficient-- 7,a7 evidence of such sexual harassment1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking in the form of-- 7i7 a sworn statement and a form of identification2 7ii7 a police or court record2 or 7iii7 documentation from a professional from whom such individual has sought assistance1 including those associated with medical1 legal1 or religious professions2 and 7,b7 an attestation that such voluntary separation is attributable to such sexual harassment1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 7#c7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section1 the terms sexual harassment1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 stalking1 victim of sexual harassment1 and survivor of domestic violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking have the meanings given such terms under ,state law1 regulation1 or policy4 4 7b7 ,unemployment compensation personnel training ,section #cjc7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#ac71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7#d7 7,a7 ,such methods of administration as will ensure that-- 7i7 applicants and potential applicants for unemployment compensation are notified of the provisions of paragraphs 7#ai7 and 7#bj7 of section #ccjd7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 and 7ii7 claims reviewers and hearing personnel are trained in-- 7,i7 the nature and dynamics of sexual harassment1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 and 7,,ii7 methods of ascertaining and ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and documentation related to an individual's claim about possible experiences of sexual harassment1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 7,b7 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the terms sexual harassment1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking have the meanings given such terms in section #ccjd7;g7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 4 7c7 ,,tanf personnel training ,section #djb7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjb7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,certification that the ,state will provide information to victims of sexual harassment or survivors of domestic violence 7,a7 ,in general ,a certification by the chief executive officer of the ,state that the ,state has established and is enforcing standards and procedures to-- 7i7 ensure that applicants and potential applicants for assistance under the ,state program funded under this part are notified of assistance made available by the ,state to victims of sexual harassment and survivors of domestic violence2 7ii7 ensure that case workers and other agency personnel responsible for administering the ,state program funded under this part are trained in-- 7,i7 the nature and dynamics of sexual harassment and domestic violence2 7,,ii7 ,state standards and procedures relating to the prevention of1 and assistance for1 individuals who are victims of sexual harassment or survivors of domestic violence2 and 7,,iii7 methods of ascertaining and ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and documentation related to an individual's claim about possible experiences of sexual harassment or domestic violence2 and 7iii7 ensure that1 if a ,state has elected to establish and enforce standards and procedures regarding the screening for1 and identification of1 domestic violence pursuant to paragraph 7#g7-- 7,i7 the ,state program funded under this part provides information about the options under this part to current and potential beneficiaries2 and 7,,ii7 case workers and other agency personnel responsible for administering the ,state program funded under this part are provided with training regarding ,state standards and procedures pursuant to paragraph 7#g74 7,b7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this paragraph-- 7i7 the term sexual harassment has the meaning given such term under ,state law1 regulation1 or policy2 and 7ii7 the term domestic violence has the meaning given such term in section #djb7;a77#g74 4 7d7 ,national grant program for developing a model training program for unemployment compensation personnel training 7#a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,secretary of ,labor 7in this subsection referred to as the ,secretary7 is authorized to award a grant to a national victim service provider in order for such organization to-- 7,a7 develop and disseminate a model training program 7and related materials7 for the training required under section #cjc7;a77#d77;,a77ii7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 as added by subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 provide technical assistance with respect to such model training program to unemployment compensation personnel4 7#b7 ,application ,an entity seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such form and manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary specifies4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,report to congress ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate a report on the program established under this subsection4 7,b7 ,report available to public ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures for the dissemination to the public of the report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 not later than #aj days after the submission of such report to ,congress under such subparagraph4 ,such procedures shall include the use of the internet to disseminate such report4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated-- 7i7 #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb to carry out the provisions of paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7ii7 #h1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf to carry out the provisions of paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,three-year availability of grant funds ,each recipient of a grant under this subsection shall return to the ,secretary any unused portion of such grant not later than #c years after the date the grant was awarded1 together with any earnings on such unused portion4 7,c7 ,amounts returned ,any amounts returned pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 shall be available without further appropriation to the ,secretary for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7e7 ,national grant program for developing a model training program for ,temporary ,assistance for ,needy ,families personnel training 7#a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7in this subsection referred to as the ,secretary7 shall-- 7,a7 develop and disseminate a model training program 7and related materials7 for the training required under #djb7;a77#h7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 and if the ,state so elects1 section #djb7;a77#g7 of such ,act2 and 7,b7 provide technical assistance with respect to such model training program to eligible ,states 7as defined in section #djb of the ,social ,security ,act74 ,in developing the model training program under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may award grants and contracts and may develop such program in cooperation with an eligible partner4 7#b7 ,eligible partner defined ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the term eligible partner means an entity that is-- 7,a7 a ,state or tribal domestic violence coalition or sexual assault coalition2 or 7,b7 a ,state or local victim service provider with recognized expertise in the dynamics of domestic violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking whose primary mission is to provide services to survivors of domestic violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking1 including a rape crisis center or domestic violence program4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,report to congress ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate a report on the program established under this subsection4 7,b7 ,report available to public ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures for the dissemination to the public of the report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 not later than #aj days after the submission of such report to ,congress under such subparagraph4 ,such procedures shall include the use of the internet to disseminate such report4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated-- 7,a7 #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb to carry out the provisions of paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf to carry out the provisions of paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7f7 ,conformity review2 effective dates 7#a7 ,unemployment amendments 7,a7 ,conformity review 7i7 ,initial guidance ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall issue guidance describing the requirements ,states must satisfy to conform to the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7ii7 ,request for transmittal of information from ,states ,not later than #cj days after the issuance of guidance under clause 7i71 the ,secretary of ,labor shall issue a request for the transmittal of information from ,states relating to the laws1 regulations1 and policies each ,state identifies to satisfy such requirements4 7iii7 ,deadline for submission of laws1 regulations1 and policies from ,states ,not later than #abj days after the issuance of the request under clause 7ii71 each ,state which has an unemployment compensation law approved by the ,secretary of ,labor under the ,federal ,unemployment ,tax ,act shall submit to the ,secretary the laws1 regulations1 and policies identified pursuant to such clause4 7iv7 ,notification of the results of review to ,states ,not later than #fj days after the expiration of the deadline described in clause 7iii71 the ,secretary of ,labor shall notify each ,state whether the laws1 regulations1 and policies identified by the ,state under such clause satisfy the requirements described pursuant to clause 7i7 and1 to the extent such laws1 regulations1 and policies fail to satisfy such requirements1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall inform the ,state of the steps the ,state may take to remedy such failure and provide any necessary technical assistance4 7,b7 ,effective dates for unemployment amendments 7i7 ,provisions relating to survivors of domestic violence ,the amendment made by subsection 7a77#a7 shall apply with respect to weeks of unemployment beginning on or after the date that is #fj days after the earlier of-- 7,i7 the date on which a ,state is notified by the ,secretary of ,labor under subparagraph 7,a77iv7 that the laws1 regulations1 and policies identified by the ,state satisfy the requirements described pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77i72 or 7,,ii7 in the case of a ,state that is notified by the ,secretary of ,labor under subparagraph 7,a77iv7 that the laws1 regulations1 and policies identified by the ,state fail to satisfy such requirements1 #a year after the date of such notification4 7ii7 ,provisions relating to victims of sexual harassment and survivors of sexual assault or stalking ,the amendment made by subsection 7a77#b7 shall apply with respect to weeks of unemployment beginning on or after the date that is #fj days after the earlier of-- 7,i7 the date on which a ,state is notified by the ,secretary of ,labor under subparagraph 7,a77iv7 that the laws1 regulations1 and policies identified by the ,state satisfy the requirements described pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77i72 or 7,,ii7 in the case of a ,state that is notified by the ,secretary of ,labor under subparagraph 7,a77iv7 that the laws1 regulations1 and policies identified by the ,state fail to satisfy such requirements1 #b years after the date of such notification4 7iii7 ,provisions relating to documentation required ,the amendment made by subsection 7a77#c7 shall apply with respect to weeks of unemployment beginning on or after the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,,tanf amendment 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the amendment made by subsection 7c7 shall be applicable in the next ,state plan submitted after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,extension of effective date for ,state law amendment ,in the case of a ,state plan under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act which the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services determines requires ,state action 7including legislation1 regulation1 or other administrative action7 in order for the plan to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendment made by subsection 7c71 the ,state plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such amendment on the basis of its failure to meet these additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the ,state legislature that begins after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,for purposes of the previous sentence1 in the case of a ,state that has a #b-year legislative session1 each year of the session is considered to be a separate regular session of the ,state legislature4 #gjd4 ,study and reports on barriers to survivors' economic security access 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall conduct a study on the barriers that survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking throughout the ,united ,states experience in maintaining economic security1 including the impact of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic on such victims' ability to maintain economic security1 as a result of issues related to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 7b7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this title1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall submit a report to ,congress on the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,contents ,the study and reports under this section shall include-- 7#a7 identification of geographic areas in which ,state laws1 regulations1 and practices have a strong impact on the ability of survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking to exercise-- 7,a7 any rights under this ,act without compromising personal safety or the safety of others1 including family members and excluding the abuser2 and 7,b7 other components of economic security1 including financial empowerment1 affordable housing1 transportation1 healthcare access1 credit history1 and quality education and training opportunities2 7#b7 identification of geographic areas with shortages in resources for such survivors1 with an accompanying analysis of the extent and impact of such shortage2 7#c7 analysis of the unique barriers faced by survivors living in rural communities2 7#d7 analysis of factors related to industries1 workplace settings1 employer practices1 trends1 and other elements that impact the ability of such survivors to exercise any rights under this ,act without compromising personal safety or the safety of others1 including family members2 7#e7 the recommendations of the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and the ,secretary of ,labor with respect to resources1 oversight1 and enforcement tools to ensure successful implementation of the provisions of this ,act in order to support the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking2 7#f7 best practices for ,states1 employers1 health carriers1 insurers1 and other private entities in addressing issues related to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking2 and 7#g7 barriers that impede victims' ability to pursue legal action1 including legal costs and filing fees1 and complexities of the jurisdiction of law enforcement agencies4 #gje4 ,,gao ,study ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate a report that examines1 with respect to survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking who are1 or were1 enrolled at institutions of higher education and borrowed a loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq47 for which the survivors have not repaid the total interest and principal due1 each of the following3 7#a7 ,the implications of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking on a borrower's ability to repay their ,federal student loans4 7#b7 ,the adequacy of policies and procedures regarding ,federal student loan deferment1 forbearance1 and grace periods when a survivor has to suspend or terminate the survivor's enrollment at an institution of higher education due to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 7#c7 ,the adequacy of institutional policies and practices regarding retention or transfer of credits when a survivor has to suspend or terminate the survivor's enrollment at an institution of higher education due to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 7#d7 ,the availability or any options for a survivor of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking who attended an institution of higher education that committed unfair1 deceptive1 or abusive acts or practices1 or otherwise substantially misrepresented information to students1 to be able to seek a defense to repayment of the survivor's ,federal student loan4 7#e7 ,the limitations faced by a survivor of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking to obtain any relief or restitution on the survivor's ,federal student loan debt due to the use of forced arbitration1 gag orders1 or bans on class actions4 #gjf4 ,education and information programs for survivors 7a7 ,public education campaign 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,labor1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7though the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention71 the ,attorney ,general 7through the ,director of the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women71 and the grant recipient under section #daeja of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid that establishes the national resource center on workplace responses to assist victims of domestic and sexual violence1 shall coordinate and provide for a national public outreach and education campaign to raise public awareness of the workplace impact of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 including outreach and education for employers1 service providers1 teachers1 and other key partners4 ,this campaign shall pay special attention to ensure that survivors are made aware of the existence of the following types of workplace laws 7,federal and_/or ,state73 anti-discrimination laws that bar treating survivors differently2 leave laws1 both paid and unpaid that are available for use by survivors2 unemployment insurance laws and policies that address survivor eligibility4 ,the provision of outreach and education under this paragraph shall be conducted in a manner that is equally effective for and accessible to people with disabilities and people without disabilities4 7#b7 ,dissemination ,the ,secretary of ,labor1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and the ,attorney ,general1 as described in paragraph 7#a71 may disseminate information through the public outreach and education campaign on the resources and rights referred to in this subsection directly or through arrangements with health agencies1 professional and nonprofit organizations1 consumer groups1 labor organizations1 institutions of higher education1 clinics1 the media1 and ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies4 7#c7 ,information ,the information disseminated under paragraph 7#b7 shall include1 at a minimum1 a description of-- 7,a7 the resources and rights that are-- 7i7 available to survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking2 and 7ii7 established in this ,act and the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia et seq472 7,b7 guidelines and best practices on prevention of domestic violence1 dating violence1 stalking1 and sexual assault2 7,c7 resources that promote healthy relationships and communication skills2 7,d7 resources that encourage bystander intervention in a situation involving domestic violence1 dating violence1 stalking1 or sexual assault2 7,e7 resources that promote workplace policies that support and help maintain the economic security of survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking1 including guidelines and best practices to promote the creation of effective employee assistance programs2 and 7,f7 resources and rights that the heads of ,federal agencies described in paragraph 7#b7 determine are appropriate to include4 7#d7 ,common languages ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall ensure that the information disseminated to survivors under paragraph 7#b7 is made available in commonly encountered languages4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,employee 7,a7 ,in general ,the term employee means any individual employed by an employer4 ,in the case of an individual employed by a public agency1 such term means an individual employed as described in section #c7;e77#b7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjc7;e77#b774 7,b7 ,basis ,the term includes a person employed as described in subparagraph 7,a7 on a full- or part-time basis1 for a fixed time period1 on a temporary basis1 pursuant to a detail1 or as a participant in a work assignment as a condition of receipt of ,federal or ,state income-based public assistance4 7#b7 ,employer ,the term employer-- 7,a7 means any person engaged in commerce or in any industry or activity affecting commerce who employs #ae or more individuals2 and 7,b7 includes any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest of an employer in relation to an employee1 and includes a public agency that employs individuals as described in section #c7;e77#b7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich1 but does not include any labor organization 7other than when acting as an employer7 or anyone acting in the capacity of officer or agent of such labor organization4 7#c7 ,,flsa terms ,the terms employ and ,state have the meanings given the terms in section #c of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjc74 7c7 ,study on workplace responses ,the ,secretary of ,labor1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall conduct a study on the status of workplace responses to employees who experience domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking while employed1 in each ,state and nationally1 to improve the access of survivors of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking to supportive resources and economic security4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section1 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7e7 ,cultural relevance ,any outreach or education campaign conducted pursuant to this section shall be conducted in a culturally relevant manner4 #gjg4 ,severability ,if any provision of this ,act1 any amendment made by this ,act1 or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional1 the remainder of the provisions of this ,act1 the amendments made by this ,act1 and the application of such provisions or amendments to any person or circumstance shall not be affected4 #gjh4 ,study on costs of divorce in domestic violence cases ,the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study on the direct and collateral economic costs and risks of divorce from an abusive partner to a victim of domestic violence1 including the payment of alimony1 legal fees1 spousal support1 or the division of property1 disaggregated on the basis of whether the individual has higher earnings than their partner2 and 7#b7 include recommendations based on the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 ,,viii ,homicide reduction initiatives #hja4 ,prohibiting persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes against dating partners and persons subject to protection orders ,section #iba7;a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#cb71 by striking all that follows after ,the term intimate partner and inserting the following3 -- 7,a7 means1 with respect to a person1 the spouse of the person1 a former spouse of the person1 an individual who is a parent of a child of the person1 and an individual who cohabitates or has cohabited with the person2 and 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 a dating partner or former dating partner2 and 7ii7 any other person similarly situated to a spouse4 ,nothing in this paragraph may be construed to require that sexual contact between two persons have occurred to establish the existence of any relationship for purposes of this paragraph4 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term dating partner means1 with respect to person1 a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the person4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#cc77;,a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 the term and inserting ,the term2 7,b7 in clause 7i71 by inserting after ,federal1 ,state1 the following3 local12 and 7,c7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting intimate partner1 after spouse1 each place it appears2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#cd7 and 7#ce7 as paragraphs 7#ce7 and 7#cf7 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#cc7 the following3 7#cd7 7,a7 ,the term misdemeanor crime of stalking means an offense that-- 7i7 is a misdemeanor crime of stalking under ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or municipal law2 and 7ii7 is a course of harassment1 intimidation1 or surveillance of another person that-- 7,i7 places that person in reasonable fear of material harm to the health or safety of-- 7aa7 that person2 7bb7 an immediate family member 7as defined in section #aae7 of that person2 7cc7 a household member of that person2 or 7dd7 a spouse or intimate partner of that person2 or 7,,ii7 causes1 attempts to cause1 or would reasonably be expected to cause emotional distress to a person described in item 7aa71 7bb71 7cc71 or 7dd7 of subclause 7,i74 7,b7 ,a person shall not be considered to have been convicted of such an offense for purposes of this chapter1 unless-- 7i7 the person was represented by counsel in the case1 or knowingly and intelligently waived the right to counsel in the case2 and 7ii7 in the case of a prosecution for an offense described in this paragraph for which a person was entitled to a jury trial in the jurisdiction in which the case was tried1 either-- 7,i7 the case was tried by a jury2 or 7,,ii7 the person knowingly and intelligently waived the right to have the case tried by a jury1 by guilty plea or otherwise4 7,c7 ,a person shall not be considered to have been convicted of such an offense for purposes of this chapter if the conviction has been expunged or set aside1 or is an offense for which the person has been pardoned or has had civil rights restored 7if the law of the applicable jurisdiction provides for the loss of civil rights under such an offense7 unless the pardon1 expungement1 or restoration of civil rights expressly provides that the person may not ship1 transport1 possess1 or receive firearms4 4 #hjb4 ,prohibiting stalkers and individuals subject to court order from possessing a firearm ,section #ibb of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking that restrains such person and all that follows1 and inserting described in subsection 7g77#h722 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following3 7#aj7 who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of stalking4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#h7 to read as follows3 7#h7 who is subject to a court order-- 7,a7 that was issued-- 7i7 after a hearing of which such person received actual notice1 and at which such person had an opportunity to participate2 or 7ii7 in the case of an ex parte order1 relative to which notice and opportunity to be heard are provided-- 7,i7 within the time required by ,state1 ,tribal1 or territorial law2 and 7,,ii7 in any event within a reasonable time after the order is issued1 sufficient to protect the due process rights of the person2 7,b7 that restrains such person from-- 7i7 harassing1 stalking1 or threatening an intimate partner of such person or child of such intimate partner or person1 or engaging in other conduct that would place an intimate partner in reasonable fear of bodily injury to the partner or child2 or 7ii7 intimidating or dissuading a witness from testifying in court2 and 7,c7 that-- 7i7 includes a finding that such person represents a credible threat to the physical safety of such individual described in subparagraph 7,b72 or 7ii7 by its terms explicitly prohibits the use1 attempted use1 or threatened use of physical force against such individual described in subparagraph 7,b7 that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily injury2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the comma at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following3 7#aj7 who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of stalking1 4 ,,ix ,safety for ,indian ,women #ija4 ,findings and purposes 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives are #b4e times as likely to experience violent crimes--and at least #b times more likely to experience rape or sexual assault crimes--compared to all other races4 7#b7 ,more than #d in #e ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native women1 or #hd4c percent1 have experienced violence in their lifetime4 7#c7 ,the vast majority of ,native victims--#if percent of women and #hi percent of male victims--report being victimized by a non-,indian4 7#d7 ,native victims of sexual violence are three times as likely to have experienced sexual violence by an interracial perpetrator as non-,hispanic ,white victims and ,native stalking victims are nearly #d times as likely to be stalked by someone of a different race4 7#e7 ,while ,tribes exercising jurisdiction over non-,indians have reported significant successes1 the inability to prosecute crimes related to the ,special ,domestic ,violence ,criminal ,jurisdiction crimes continues to leave ,tribes unable to fully hold domestic violence offenders accountable4 7#f7 ,tribal prosecutors report that the majority of domestic violence cases involve children either as witnesses or victims1 and ,department of ,justice reports that ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native children suffer exposure to violence at rates higher than any other race in the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,childhood exposure to violence has immediate and long-term effects1 including3 increased rates of altered neurological development1 poor physical and mental health1 poor school performance1 substance abuse1 and overrepresentation in the juvenile justice system4 7#h7 ,according to the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 homicide is the third leading cause of death among ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native women between #aj and #bd years of age and the fifth leading cause of death for ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native women between #be and #cd years of age4 7#i7 ,on some reservations1 ,indian women are murdered at more than #aj times the national average4 7#aj7 ,according to a #bjaj ,government ,accountability ,office report1 ,united ,states ,attorneys declined to prosecute nearly #eb percent of violent crimes that occur in ,indian country4 7#aa7 ,investigation into cases of missing and murdered ,indian women is made difficult for ,tribal law enforcement agencies due to a lack of resources1 such as-- 7,a7 necessary training1 equipment1 or funding2 7,b7 a lack of interagency cooperation2 7,c7 a lack of appropriate laws in place2 and 7,d7 a lack of access to ,federal1 ,state1 and local law enforcement databases4 7#ab7 ,domestic violence calls are among the most dangerous calls that law enforcement receives4 7#ac7 ,the complicated jurisdictional scheme that exists in ,indian country-- 7,a7 has a significant negative impact on the ability to provide public safety to ,indian communities2 7,b7 has been increasingly exploited by criminals2 and 7,c7 requires a high degree of commitment and cooperation among ,tribal1 ,federal1 and ,state law enforcement officials4 7#ad7 ,restoring and enhancing local1 ,tribal capacity to address violence against women provides for greater local control1 safety1 accountability1 and transparency4 7#ae7 ,in ,states with restrictive land settlement acts such as ,alaska1 ,indian country is limited1 resources for local ,tribal responses either nonexistent or insufficient to meet the needs1 jurisdiction unnecessarily complicated and increases the already high levels of victimization of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native women4 ,according to the ,tribal ,law and ,order ,act ,commission ,report1 ,alaska ,native women are over-represented in the domestic violence victim population by #bej percent2 they comprise #ai percent of the ,state population1 but are #dg percent of reported rape victims4 ,and among other ,indian ,tribes1 ,alaska ,native women suffer the highest rates of domestic and sexual violence in the country4 7#af7 ,native ,hawaiians experience a disproportionately high rate of human trafficking with #fd percent of human trafficking victims in the ,state of ,hawai'i identifying as at least part ,native ,hawaiian4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this title are-- 7#a7 to clarify the responsibilities of ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments with respect to responding to cases of domestic violence1 dating violence1 stalking1 trafficking1 sexual violence1 crimes against children1 and assault against ,tribal law enforcement officers and murdered ,indians2 7#b7 to increase coordination and communication among ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local law enforcement agencies2 7#c7 to empower ,tribal governments with the resources and information necessary to effectively respond to cases of domestic violence1 dating violence1 stalking1 sex trafficking1 sexual violence1 and missing and murdered ,indians2 and 7#d7 to increase the collection of data related to missing and murdered ,indians and the sharing of information among ,federal1 ,state1 and ,tribal officials responsible for responding to and investigating cases of missing and murdered ,indians4 #ijb4 ,authorizing funding for the ,tribal access program 7a7 ,in ,general ,section #ecd of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 to remain available until expended1 for the purposes of enhancing the ability of ,tribal government entities to access1 enter information into1 and obtain information from1 ,federal criminal information databases1 as authorized by this section4 4 7b7 ,indian ,tribe and ,indian law enforcement information sharing ,section #ecd of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,indian ,tribe and ,indian law enforcement information sharing ,the ,attorney ,general shall permit ,tribal law enforcement entities 7including entities designated by a ,tribe as maintaining public safety within a ,tribe's territorial jurisdiction that has no ,federal or ,state arrest authority7 and ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs law enforcement agencies-- 7#a7 to access and enter information into ,federal criminal information databases2 and 7#b7 to obtain information from the databases4 4 #ijc4 ,tribal jurisdiction over covered crimes of domestic violence1 dating violence1 obstruction of justice1 sexual violence1 sex trafficking1 stalking1 and assault of a law enforcement officer or corrections officer ,section #bjd of ,public ,law #ij-bhd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #acjd7 7commonly known as the ,indian ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking crimes of domestic violence and inserting crimes of domestic violence1 dating violence1 obstruction of justice1 sexual violence1 sex trafficking1 stalking1 and assault of a law enforcement or corrections officer2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#f71 in the heading1 by striking ,special domestic violence criminal jurisdiction and inserting ,special ,tribal criminal jurisdiction2 7#c7 by striking special domestic violence criminal jurisdiction each place such term appears and inserting special ,tribal criminal jurisdiction2 7#d7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 ,stalking ,the term stalking means engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person proscribed by the criminal law of the ,indian ,tribe that has jurisdiction over the ,indian country where the violation occurs that would cause a reasonable person to-- 7,a7 fear for the person's safety or the safety of others2 or 7,b7 suffer substantial emotional distress4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa72 7,c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#aj7 7as redesignated7 the following3 7#h7 ,sex trafficking 7,a7 ,in general ,the term sex trafficking means conduct-- 7i7 consisting of-- 7,i7 recruiting1 enticing1 harboring1 transporting1 providing1 obtaining1 advertising1 maintaining1 patronizing1 or soliciting by any means a person2 or 7,,ii7 benefitting1 financially or by receiving anything of value1 from participation in a venture that has engaged in an act described in subclause 7,i72 and 7ii7 carried out with the knowledge1 or1 except where the act constituting the violation of clause 7i7 is advertising1 in reckless disregard of the fact1 that-- 7,i7 means of force1 threats of force1 fraud1 coercion1 or any combination of such means will be used to cause the person to engage in a commercial sex act2 or 7,,ii7 the person has not attained the age of #ah years and will be caused to engage in a commercial sex act4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph1 the terms coercion and commercial sex act have the meanings given the terms in section #aeia7;e7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#i7 ,sexual violence ,the term sexual violence means any nonconsensual sexual act or contact proscribed by the criminal law of the ,indian ,tribe that has jurisdiction over the ,indian country where the violation occurs1 including in any case in which the victim lacks the capacity to consent to the act4 2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g72 7,e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d72 7,f7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as redesignated71 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,domestic violence ,the term domestic violence means violence-- 7,a7 committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim1 by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common1 by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner1 or by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic- or family- violence laws of an ,indian ,tribe that has jurisdiction over the ,indian country where the violence occurs2 or 7,b7 7i7 committed against a victim who is a child under the age of #ah1 or an elder 7as such term is defined by ,tribal law71 including when an offender recklessly engages in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to the victim1 or committed as described in subparagraph 7,a7 while the child or elder is present2 and 7ii7 the child or elder-- 7,i7 resides or has resided in the same household as the offender2 7,,ii7 is related to the offender by blood or marriage2 7,,iii7 is related to another victim of the offender by blood or marriage2 7,,iv7 is under the care of a victim of the offender who is an intimate partner or former spouse2 or 7,v7 is under the care of a victim of the offender who is similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic- or family- violence laws of an ,indian ,tribe that has jurisdiction over the ,indian country where the violence occurs4 2 7,g7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as redesignated71 the following3 7#a7 ,assault of a law enforcement or correctional officer ,the term assault of a law enforcement or correctional officer means any criminal violation of the law of the ,indian ,tribe that has jurisdiction over the ,indian country where the violation occurs that involves the threatened1 attempted1 or actual harmful or offensive touching of a law enforcement or correctional officer4 2 and 7,h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 7as redesignated71 the following3 7#e7 ,obstruction of justice ,the term obstruction of justice means any violation of the criminal law of the ,indian ,tribe that has jurisdiction over the ,indian country where the violation occurs1 and the violation involves interfering with the administration or due process of the ,tribe's laws including any ,tribal criminal proceeding or investigation of a crime4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting after the powers of self-government of a participating ,tribe the following3 1 including any participating ,tribes in the ,state of ,maine12 7#f7 in subsection 7b77#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by inserting after over an alleged offense the following3 1 other than obstruction of justice or an act of assault of a law enforcement or corrections officer12 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7iii77,,ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 is being prosecuted for a crime of sexual violence1 stalking1 sex trafficking1 obstructing justice1 or assaulting a police or corrections officer under the laws of the prosecuting ,tribe4 2 7#g7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking domestic violence and inserting ,tribal2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking and dating violence and inserting 1 dating violence1 obstruction of justice1 sexual violence1 stalking1 sex trafficking1 or assault of a law enforcement or corrections officer2 and 7ii7 by striking or dating violence and inserting 1 dating violence1 obstruction of justice1 sexual violence1 stalking1 sex trafficking1 or assault of a law enforcement or corrections officer2 7#h7 in subsection 7d71 by striking domestic violence each place it appears and inserting ,tribal2 7#i7 by striking subsections 7f71 7g71 and 7h7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,grants and reimbursement to ,tribal governments 7#a7 ,reimbursement 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general is authorized to reimburse ,tribal government authorities for expenses incurred in exercising special ,tribal criminal jurisdiction4 7,b7 ,eligible expenses ,eligible expenses for reimbursement shall include-- 7i7 expenses incurred to arrest or prosecute offenders and to detain inmates 7including costs associated with providing health care72 7ii7 expenses related to indigent defense services2 and 7iii7 costs associated with probation and rehabilitation services4 7,c7 ,procedure ,reimbursements authorized pursuant to this section shall be in accordance with rules promulgated by the ,attorney ,general after consultation with ,indian ,tribes and within #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,the rules promulgated by the ,department shall set a maximum allowable reimbursement to any ,tribal government in a #a-year period4 7#b7 ,grants ,the ,attorney ,general may award grants to the governments of ,indian ,tribes 7or to authorized designees of those governments7-- 7,a7 to strengthen ,tribal criminal justice systems to assist ,indian ,tribes in exercising special ,tribal criminal jurisdiction1 including-- 7i7 law enforcement 7including the capacity of law enforcement1 court personnel1 or other non-law enforcement entities that have no ,federal or ,state arrest authority agencies but have been designated by a ,tribe as responsible for maintaining public safety within its territorial jurisdiction1 to enter information into and obtain information from national crime information databases72 7ii7 prosecution2 7iii7 trial and appellate courts 7including facilities construction72 7iv7 probation systems2 7v7 detention and correctional facilities 7including facilities construction72 7vi7 alternative rehabilitation centers2 7vii7 culturally appropriate services and assistance for victims and their families2 and 7viii7 criminal codes and rules of criminal procedure1 appellate procedure1 and evidence2 7,b7 to provide indigent criminal defendants with the effective assistance of licensed defense counsel1 at no cost to the defendant1 in criminal proceedings in which a participating ,tribe prosecutes-- 7i7 a crime of domestic violence2 7ii7 a crime of dating violence2 7iii7 a criminal violation of a protection order2 7iv7 a crime of sexual violence2 7v7 a crime of stalking2 7vi7 a crime of sex trafficking2 7vii7 a crime of obstruction of justice2 or 7viii7 a crime of assault of a law enforcement or correctional officer2 7,c7 to ensure that1 in criminal proceedings in which a participating ,tribe exercises special ,tribal criminal jurisdiction1 jurors are summoned1 selected1 and instructed in a manner consistent with all applicable requirements2 7,d7 to accord victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual violence1 stalking1 sex trafficking1 obstruction of justice1 assault of a law enforcement or correctional officer1 and violations of protection orders rights that are similar to the rights of a crime victim described in section #cgga7;a7 of title #ah1 consistent with ,tribal law and custom2 and 7,e7 to create a pilot project to allow up to five ,indian ,tribes in ,alaska to implement special ,tribal criminal jurisdiction4 7g7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,amounts made available under this section shall supplement and not supplant any other ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government amounts made available to carry out activities described in this section4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #g1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf to carry out subsection 7f7 and to provide training1 technical assistance1 data collection1 and evaluation of the criminal justice systems of participating ,tribes4 7i7 ,use of funds ,not less than #be percent of the total amount of funds appropriated under this section in a given year shall be used for each of the purposes described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7f71 with remaining funds available to be distributed for either of the purposes described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7f71 or any combination of such purposes1 depending on need and in consultation with ,indian ,tribes4 2 7#aj7 by inserting after subsection 7i7 the following3 7j7 ,indian country defined ,for purposes of the pilot project described in subsection 7f77#e71 the definition of ,indian country shall include-- 7#a7 ,alaska ,native-owned ,townsites1 ,allotments1 and former reservation lands acquired in fee by ,alaska ,native ,village ,corporations pursuant to the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cc7 and other lands transferred in fee to ,native villages2 and 7#b7 all lands within any ,alaska ,native village with a population that is at least #ge percent ,alaska ,native4 4 ,x ,office on ,violence ,against ,women #ajja4 ,establishment of ,office on ,violence ,against ,women 7a7 ,establishment of ,office on ,violence ,against ,women ,section #bjjb of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajddb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking a ,violence ,against ,women ,office and inserting an ,office on ,violence ,against ,women2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting after within the ,department of ,justice the following3 1 not subsumed by any other office2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7title ,,vi of ,public ,law #ajc-cbb7 or the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #bjjj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #ajf-chf7 and inserting ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7title ,,vii of ,public ,law #ajc-cbb71 the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #bjjj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #ajf-chf71 the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afb2 #aai ,stat4 #cjhj71 the ,violence ,against ,women ,reauthorization ,act of #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-d2 #abg ,stat4 #ed71 and the ,violence ,against ,women ,act ,reauthorization ,act of #bjba4 7b7 ,director of the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women ,section #bjjc of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajddc7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjjc4 ,director of the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women 7a7 ,appointment ,the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 shall appoint a ,director for the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women 7in this title referred to as the ,director7 to be responsible1 under the general authority of the ,attorney ,general1 for the administration1 coordination1 and implementation of the programs and activities of the ,office4 7b7 ,other employment ,the ,director shall not-- 7#a7 engage in any employment other than that of serving as ,director2 or 7#b7 hold any office in1 or act in any capacity for1 any organization1 agency1 or institution with which the ,office makes any contract or other agreement under the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7title ,,iv of ,public ,law #ajc-cbb71 the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #bjjj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #ajf-chf71 the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afb2 #aai ,stat4 #cjhj71 the ,violence ,against ,women ,reauthorization ,act of #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-d2 #abg ,stat4 #ed71 or the ,violence ,against ,women ,act ,reauthorization ,act of #bjba4 7c7 ,vacancy ,in the case of a vacancy1 the ,president may designate an officer or employee who shall act as ,director during the vacancy4 7d7 ,compensation ,the ,director shall be compensated at a rate of pay not to exceed the rate payable for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7c7 ,duties and functions of ,director of the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women ,section #bjjd of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajddd7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjjd4 ,duties and functions of ,director of the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women ,the ,director shall have the following duties3 7#a7 ,maintaining liaison with the judicial branches of the ,federal and ,state ,governments on matters relating to violence against women4 7#b7 ,providing information to the ,president1 the ,congress1 the judiciary1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 and the general public on matters relating to violence against women4 7#c7 ,serving1 at the request of the ,attorney ,general1 as the representative of the ,department of ,justice on domestic task forces1 committees1 or commissions addressing policy or issues relating to violence against women4 7#d7 ,serving1 at the request of the ,president1 acting through the ,attorney ,general1 as the representative of the ,united ,states ,government on human rights and economic justice matters related to violence against women in international fora1 including1 but not limited to1 the ,united ,nations4 7#e7 ,carrying out the functions of the ,department of ,justice under the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7title ,,iv of ,public ,law #ajc-cbb71 the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #bjjj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #ajf-chf71 the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afb2 #aai ,stat4 #cjhj71 the ,violence ,against ,women ,reauthorization ,act of #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-d2 #abg ,stat4 #ed71 and the ,violence ,against ,women ,act ,reauthorization ,act of #bjba1 including with respect to those functions-- 7,a7 the development of policy1 protocols1 and guidelines2 7,b7 the development and management of grant programs and other programs1 and the provision of technical assistance under such programs2 and 7,c7 the awarding and termination of grants1 cooperative agreements1 and contracts4 7#f7 ,providing technical assistance1 coordination1 and support to-- 7,a7 other components of the ,department of ,justice1 in efforts to develop policy and to enforce ,federal laws relating to violence against women1 including the litigation of civil and criminal actions relating to enforcing such laws2 7,b7 other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal agencies1 in efforts to develop policy1 provide technical assistance1 synchronize ,federal definitions and protocols1 and improve coordination among agencies carrying out efforts to eliminate violence against women1 including ,indian or indigenous women2 and 7,c7 grantees1 in efforts to combat violence against women and to provide support and assistance to victims of such violence4 7#g7 ,exercising such other powers and functions as may be vested in the ,director pursuant to this subchapter or by delegation of the ,attorney ,general4 7#h7 ,establishing such rules1 regulations1 guidelines1 and procedures as are necessary to carry out any function of the ,office4 4 7d7 ,staff of ,office on ,violence ,against ,women ,section #bjje of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdde7 is amended in the heading1 by striking ,violence ,against ,women ,office and inserting ,office on ,violence ,against ,women4 7e7 ,clerical amendment ,section #aba7;a77#a7 of the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjabd7;a77#a77 is amended by striking the ,violence ,against ,women ,office and inserting the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women shall-- 7#a7 in consultation with the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration1 report to ,congress on actions taken to prevent suicide amongst survivors of sexual assault1 domestic violence1 dating violence1 and stalking2 and 7#b7 in consultation with the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration1 establish best practices to prevent suicide amongst survivors of sexual assault1 domestic violence1 dating violence1 and stalking4 #ajjb4 ,office on ,violence ,against ,women a ,deputy ,director for ,culturally ,specific ,communities ,part ,t of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdda et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #bjjd the following3 #bjjd;,a4 ,deputy ,director for ,culturally ,specific ,communities 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women a ,deputy ,director for ,culturally ,specific ,communities4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,deputy ,director shall1 under the guidance and authority of the ,director of the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women-- 7#a7 oversee the administration of grants related to culturally specific services and contracts with culturally specific organizations2 7#b7 coordinate development of ,federal policy1 protocols1 and guidelines on matters relating to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 in culturally specific communities2 7#c7 advise the ,director of the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women concerning policies1 legislation1 implementation of laws1 and other issues relating to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking in culturally specific communities2 7#d7 provide technical assistance1 coordination1 and support to other offices and bureaus in the ,department of ,justice to develop policy and to enforce ,federal laws relating to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking in culturally specific communities2 7#e7 ensure that appropriate technical assistance1 developed and provided by entities having expertise in culturally specific communities is made available to grantees and potential grantees proposing to serve culturally specific communities2 and 7#f7 ensure access to grants and technical assistance for culturally specific organizations and analyze the distribution of funding in order to identify barriers for culturally specific organizations4 4 ,,xi ,improving ,conditions for ,women in ,federal ,custody #aaja4 ,improving the treatment of primary caretaker parents and other individuals in federal prisons 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,ramona ,brant ,improvement of ,conditions for ,women in ,federal ,custody ,act4 7b7 ,in general ,chapter #cjc of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #djea4 ,treatment of primary caretaker parents and other individuals 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term correctional officer means a correctional officer of the ,bureau of ,prisons2 7#b7 the term covered institution means a ,federal penal or correctional institution2 7#c7 the term ,director means the ,director of the ,bureau of ,prisons2 7#d7 the term post-partum recovery means the first #h-week period of post-partum recovery after giving birth2 7#e7 the term primary caretaker parent has the meaning given the term in section #caijc of the ,family ,unity ,demonstration ,project ,act 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbdb72 7#f7 the term prisoner means an individual who is incarcerated in a ,federal penal or correctional institution1 including a vulnerable person2 and 7#g7 the term vulnerable person means an individual who-- 7,a7 is under #ba years of age or over #fj years of age2 7,b7 is pregnant2 7,c7 identifies as lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 transgender1 or intersex2 7,d7 is victim or witness of a crime2 7,e7 has filed a nonfrivolous civil rights claim in ,federal or ,state court2 7,f7 has a serious mental or physical illness or disability2 or 7,g7 during the period of incarceration1 has been determined to have experienced or to be experiencing severe trauma or to be the victim of gender-based violence-- 7i7 by any court or administrative judicial proceeding2 7ii7 by any corrections official2 7iii7 by the individual's attorney or legal service provider2 or 7iv7 by the individual4 7b7 ,geographic placement 7#a7 ,establishment of office ,the ,director shall establish within the ,bureau of ,prisons an office that determines the placement of prisoners4 7#b7 ,placement of prisoners ,in determining the placement of a prisoner1 the office established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 if the prisoner has children1 place the prisoner as close to the children as possible2 7,b7 in deciding whether to assign a transgender or intersex prisoner to a facility for male or female prisoners1 and in making other housing and programming assignments1 consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the prisoner's health and safety1 including serious consideration of the prisoner's own views with respect to their safety1 and whether the placement would present management or security problems2 and 7,c7 consider any other factor that the office determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,prohibition on placement of pregnant prisoners or prisoners in post-,partum recovery in segregated housing units 7#a7 ,placement in segregated housing units ,a covered institution may not place a prisoner who is pregnant or in post-partum recovery in a segregated housing unit unless the prisoner presents an immediate risk of harm to the prisoner or others4 7#b7 ,restrictions ,any placement of a prisoner described in subparagraph 7,a7 in a segregated housing unit shall be limited and temporary4 7d7 ,intake and assessments ,the ,director shall administer family-focused programming at intake1 such as questions about children1 gauge interest in parenting resources1 and concerns about their child or caregiving2 and administer ongoing assessment to better inform1 identify1 and make recommendations about the mother's parental role and familial needs4 7e7 ,parenting classes ,the ,director shall provide parenting classes to each prisoner who is a primary caretaker parent1 and such classes shall be made available to prisoners with limited ,english proficiency in compliance with title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd4 7f7 ,trauma screening ,the ,director shall provide training1 including cultural competency training1 to each correctional officer and each employee of the ,bureau of ,prisons who regularly interacts with prisoners1 including each instructor and health care professional1 to enable those correctional officers and employees to-- 7#a7 identify a prisoner who has a mental or physical health need relating to trauma the prisoner has experienced2 and 7#b7 refer a prisoner described in paragraph 7#a7 to the proper healthcare professional for treatment4 7g7 ,family needs training ,the ,director shall provide training to correctional officers and employees of the ,bureau of ,prisons who engage with prisoners' families on-- 7#a7 how to interact with children in an age-appropriate manner1 and the children's caregivers2 7#b7 basic childhood and adolescent development information2 and 7#c7 basic customer service skills4 7h7 ,inmate health 7#a7 ,health care access ,the ,director shall ensure that all prisoners receive adequate health care4 7#b7 ,hygienic products ,the ,director shall make essential hygienic products1 including shampoo1 toothpaste1 toothbrushes1 and any other hygienic product that the ,director determines appropriate1 available without charge to prisoners4 ,the ,director shall make rules-- 7,a7 on the distribution and accessibility of sanitary products to prisoners1 to ensure each prisoner who requires these products receives a quantity the prisoner deems sufficient2 and 7,b7 providing that no visitor is prohibited from visiting a prisoner due to the visitor's use of sanitary products4 7#c7 ,gynecologist access ,the ,director shall ensure that all prisoners have access to a gynecologist as appropriate4 7i7 ,use of sex-,appropriate correctional officers 7#a7 ,regulations ,the ,director shall make rules under which-- 7,a7 a correctional officer may not conduct a strip search of a prisoner of the opposite sex unless-- 7i7 the prisoner presents a risk of immediate harm to the prisoner or others1 and no other correctional officer of the same sex as the prisoner1 or medical staff is available to assist2 or 7ii7 the prisoner has previously requested that an officer of a different sex conduct searches2 7,b7 a correctional officer may not enter a restroom reserved for prisoners of the opposite sex unless-- 7i7 a prisoner in the restroom presents a risk of immediate harm to themselves or others2 or 7ii7 there is a medical emergency in the restroom and no other correctional officer of the appropriate sex is available to assist2 7,c7 a transgender prisoner's sex is determined according to the sex with which they identify2 and 7,d7 a correctional officer may not search or physically examine a prisoner for the sole purpose of determining the prisoner's genital status or sex4 7#b7 ,relation to other laws ,nothing in paragraph 7#a7 shall be construed to affect the requirements under the ,prison ,rape ,elimination ,act of #bjjc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aefja et seq474 4 7c7 ,substance abuse treatment ,section #cfba7;e7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,eligibility of primary caretaker parents and pregnant women ,the ,director of the ,bureau of ,prisons may not prohibit an eligible prisoner who is a primary caretaker parent 7as defined in section #djea7 or pregnant from participating in a program of residential substance abuse treatment provided under paragraph 7#a7 on the basis of a failure by the eligible prisoner1 before being committed to the custody of the ,bureau of ,prisons1 to disclose to any official of the ,bureau of ,prisons that the prisoner had a substance abuse problem on or before the date on which the eligible prisoner was committed to the custody of the ,bureau of ,prisons4 4 7d7 ,implementation date 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,prisons shall implement this section and the amendments made by this section4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,prisons shall submit to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation of this section and the amendments made by this section4 7e7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #cjc of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #djea4 ,treatment of primary caretaker parents and other individuals4 4 #aajb4 ,public health and safety of women 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,stop ,infant ,mortality ,and ,recidivism ,reduction ,act or the ,,simarra ,act4 7b7 ,establishment ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,prisons 7in this section referred to as the ,director7 shall establish a pilot program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 in accordance with this section to permit women incarcerated in ,federal prisons and the children born to such women during incarceration to reside together while the inmate serves a term of imprisonment in a separate housing wing of the prison4 7c7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are to-- 7#a7 prevent infant mortality among infants born to incarcerated mothers and greatly reduce the trauma and stress experienced by the unborn fetuses of pregnant inmates2 7#b7 reduce the recidivism rates of federally incarcerated women and mothers1 and enhance public safety by improving the effectiveness of the ,federal prison system for women as a population with special needs2 7#c7 establish female offender risk and needs assessment as the cornerstones of a more effective and efficient ,federal prison system2 7#d7 implement a validated post-sentencing risk and needs assessment system that relies on dynamic risk factors to provide ,federal prison officials with a roadmap to address the pre- and post-natal needs of ,federal pregnant offenders1 manage limited resources1 and enhance public safety2 7#e7 perform regular outcome evaluations of the effectiveness of programs and interventions for federally incarcerated pregnant women and mothers to assure that such programs and interventions are evidence-based and to suggest changes1 deletions1 and expansions based on the results of such evaluations2 and 7#f7 assist the ,department of ,justice to address the underlying cost structure of the ,federal prison system and ensure that the ,department can continue to run prison nurseries safely and securely without compromising the scope or quality of the ,department's critical health1 safety and law enforcement missions4 7d7 ,duties of the ,director of ,bureau of ,prisons 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out this section in consultation with-- 7,a7 a licensed and board-certified gynecologist or obstetrician2 7,b7 the ,director of the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts2 7,c7 the ,director of the ,office of ,probation and ,pretrial ,services2 7,d7 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,justice2 and 7,e7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,director shall1 in accordance with paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 develop an offender risk and needs assessment system particular to the health and sensitivities of federally incarcerated pregnant women and mothers in accordance with this subsection2 7,b7 develop recommendations regarding recidivism reduction programs and productive activities in accordance with subsection 7c72 7,c7 conduct ongoing research and data analysis on-- 7i7 the best practices relating to the use of offender risk and needs assessment tools particular to the health and sensitivities of federally incarcerated pregnant women and mothers2 7ii7 the best available risk and needs assessment tools particular to the health and sensitivities of federally incarcerated pregnant women and mothers and the level to which they rely on dynamic risk factors that could be addressed and changed over time1 and on measures of risk of recidivism1 individual needs1 and responsiveness to recidivism reduction programs2 7iii7 the most effective and efficient uses of such tools in conjunction with recidivism reduction programs1 productive activities1 incentives1 and rewards2 and 7iv7 which recidivism reduction programs are the most effective-- 7,i7 for federally incarcerated pregnant women and mothers classified at different recidivism risk levels2 and 7,,ii7 for addressing the specific needs of federally incarcerated pregnant women and mothers2 7,d7 on a biennial basis1 review the system developed under subparagraph 7,a7 and the recommendations developed under subparagraph 7,b71 using the research conducted under subparagraph 7,c71 to determine whether any revisions or updates should be made1 and if so1 make such revisions or updates2 7,e7 hold periodic meetings with the individuals listed in paragraph 7#a7 at intervals to be determined by the ,director2 7,f7 develop tools to communicate parenting program availability and eligibility criteria to each employee of the ,bureau of ,prisons and each pregnant inmate to ensure that each pregnant inmate in the custody of a ,bureau of ,prisons facility understands the resources available to such inmate2 and 7,g7 report to ,congress in accordance with subsection 7i74 7#c7 ,methods ,in carrying out the duties under paragraph 7#b71 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 consult relevant stakeholders2 and 7,b7 make decisions using data that is based on the best available statistical and empirical evidence4 7e7 ,eligibility ,an inmate may apply to participate in the ,program if the inmate-- 7#a7 is pregnant at the beginning of or during the term of imprisonment2 and 7#b7 is in the custody or control of the ,federal ,bureau of ,prisons4 7f7 ,program terms 7#a7 ,term of participation ,to correspond with the purposes and goals of the ,program to promote bonding during the critical stages of child development1 an eligible inmate selected for the ,program may participate in the ,program1 subject to subsection 7g71 until the earliest of-- 7,a7 the date that the inmate's term of imprisonment terminates2 7,b7 the date the infant fails to meet any medical criteria established by the ,director or the ,director's designee along with a collective determination of the persons listed in subsection 7d77#a72 or 7,c7 #cj months4 7#b7 ,inmate requirements ,for the duration of an inmate's participation in the ,program1 the inmate shall agree to-- 7,a7 take substantive steps towards acting in the role of a parent or guardian to any child of that inmate2 7,b7 participate in any educational or counseling opportunities established by the ,director1 including topics such as child development1 parenting skills1 domestic violence1 vocational training1 or substance abuse1 as appropriate2 7,c7 abide by any court decision regarding the legal or physical custody of the child2 7,d7 transfer to the ,federal ,bureau of ,prisons any child support payments for the infant of the participating inmate from any person or governmental entity2 and 7,e7 specify a person who has agreed to take at least temporary custody of the child if the inmate's participation in the ,program terminates before the inmate's release4 7g7 ,continuity of care ,the ,director shall take appropriate actions to prevent detachment or disruption of either an inmate's or infant's health and bonding-based well-being due to termination of the ,program4 7h7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this section and once each year thereafter for #e years1 the ,director shall submit a report to the ,congress with regards to progress in implementing the ,program4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than #f months after the termination of the ,program1 the ,director shall issue a final report to the ,congress that contains a detailed statement of the ,director's findings and conclusions1 including recommendations for legislation1 administrative actions1 and regulations the ,director considers appropriate4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 there is authorized to be appropriated #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 #aajc4 ,research and report on women in federal incarceration ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and thereafter1 every other year1 the ,national ,institutes of ,justice1 in consultation with the ,bureau of ,justice ,statistics and the ,bureau of ,prisons 7including the ,women and ,special ,population ,branch7 shall prepare a report on the status of women in ,federal incarceration4 ,depending on the topic to be addressed1 and the facility1 data shall be collected from ,bureau of ,prisons personnel and a sample that is representative of the population of incarcerated women4 ,the report shall include3 7#a7 ,with regard to ,federal facilities wherein women are incarcerated-- 7,a7 responses by such women to questions from the ,adverse ,childhood ,experience 7,,aces7 questionnaire2 7,b7 demographic data of such women1 including sexual orientation1 gender identity1 and status as an ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 or ,native ,hawaiian2 7,c7 data on the number of women who are incarcerated and placed in ,federal and private facilities more than #bjj miles from their place of residence2 7,d7 responses by such women to questions about the extent of exposure to sexual victimization1 sexual violence and domestic violence 7both inside and outside of incarceration72 7,e7 the number of such women were pregnant at the time that they entered incarceration2 7,f7 the number of such women who have children age #ah or under1 and if so1 how many2 and 7,g7 the crimes for which such women are incarcerated and the length of their sentence and to the extent practicable1 any information on the connection between the crime of which they were convicted their experience of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 7#b7 ,with regard to all ,federal facilities where persons are incarcerated-- 7,a7 a list of best practices with respect to women's incarceration and transition1 including staff led programs1 services and management practices 7including making sanitary products readily available and easily accessible1 and access to and provision of healthcare72 7,b7 the availability of trauma treatment at each facility 7including number of beds1 and number of trained staff72 7,c7 rates of serious mental illness broken down by gender and security level and a list of residential programs available by site2 and 7,d7 the availability of vocational education and a list of vocational programs provided by each facility4 #aajd4 ,reentry planning and services for incarcerated women ,the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with the ,chief of ,u4,s4 ,probation and ,pretrial ,services and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,prisons 7including ,women and ,special ,population ,branch71 shall collaborate on a model of gender responsive transition for incarcerated women1 including the development of a national standard on prevention with respect to domestic and sexual violence4 ,in developing the model1 the ,chief and the ,director shall consult with such experts within the ,federal government 7including the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women of the ,department of ,justice1 ,indian ,tribes 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act71 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations 7as defined in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife77 and in the victim service provider community 7including sexual and domestic violence and homelessness1 job training and job placement service providers7 as are necessary to the completion of a comprehensive plan4 ,issues addressed should include-- 7#a7 the development by the ,bureau of ,prisons of a contract for gender collaborative services2 and 7#b7 identification by re-entry affairs coordinators and responsive planning for the needs of re-entering women with respect to-- 7,a7 housing1 including risk of homelessness2 7,b7 previous exposure to and risk for domestic and sexual violence2 7,c7 the need for parenting classes1 assistance securing childcare1 or assistance in seeking or securing jobs that afford flexibility 7as might be necessary in the re-entry1 parenting or other contexts72 7,d7 other support tailored to the needs of ,indigenous women1 including ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian women2 and 7,e7 the need to ensure a family-focused reentry1 by including incarcerated mothers1 their children1 and their caregivers to create family reentry planning and programming2 and informing reentry information to visiting families4 ,,xii ,law ,enforcement ,tools to ,enhance ,public ,safety #abja4 ,notification to law enforcement agencies of prohibited purchase or attempted purchase of a firearm 7a7 ,in general ,title ,i of the ,,nics ,improvement ,amendments ,act of #bjjg 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #ibb note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajh4 ,notification to law enforcement agencies of prohibited purchase of a firearm 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of a background check conducted by the ,national ,instant ,criminal ,background ,check ,system pursuant to the request of a licensed importer1 licensed manufacturer1 or licensed dealer of firearms 7as such terms are defined in section #iba of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code71 which background check determines that the receipt of a firearm by a person would violate subsection 7g77#h71 7g77#i71 or 7g77#aj7 of section #ibb of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 and such determination is made after #c business days have elapsed since the licensee contacted the ,system and a firearm has been transferred to that person1 the ,system shall notify the law enforcement agencies described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,law enforcement agencies described ,the law enforcement agencies described in this subsection are the law enforcement agencies that have jurisdiction over the location from which the licensee contacted the system and the law enforcement agencies that have jurisdiction over the location of the residence of the person for which the background check was conducted1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the field office of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7#b7 ,the local law enforcement agency4 7#c7 ,the ,state law enforcement agency4 7#d7 ,the ,tribal law enforcement agency4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents of the ,,nics ,improvement ,amendments ,act of #bjjg 7#ah #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibb note7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajg the following3 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,notification to law enforcement agencies of prohibited purchase of a firearm4 4 #abjb4 ,reporting of background check denials to state1 local1 and ,tribal authorities 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dd of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ibe;,a the following3 #ibe;,b4 ,reporting of background check denials to ,state1 local1 and ,tribal authorities 7a7 ,in general ,if the national instant criminal background check system established under section #ajc of the ,brady ,handgun ,violence ,prevention ,act 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #ibb note7 provides a notice pursuant to section #ibb7t7 of this title that the receipt of a firearm by a person would violate subsection 7g77#h71 7g77#i71 or 7g77#aj7 of section #ibb of this title or ,state law1 the ,attorney ,general shall1 in accordance with subsection 7b7 of this section-- 7#a7 report to the law enforcement authorities of the ,state where the person sought to acquire the firearm and1 if different1 the law enforcement authorities of the ,state of residence of the person-- 7,a7 that the notice was provided2 7,b7 of the specific provision of law that would have been violated2 7,c7 of the date and time the notice was provided2 7,d7 of the location where the firearm was sought to be acquired2 and 7,e7 of the identity of the person2 and 7#b7 report the incident to local or ,tribal law enforcement authorities and1 where practicable1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local prosecutors1 in the jurisdiction where the firearm was sought and in the jurisdiction where the person resides4 7b7 ,requirements for report ,a report is made in accordance with this subsection if the report is made within #bd hours after the provision of the notice described in subsection 7a71 except that the making of the report may be delayed for so long as is necessary to avoid compromising an ongoing investigation4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subsection 7a7 shall be construed to require a report with respect to a person to be made to the same ,state authorities that originally issued the notice with respect to the person4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ibe;,a the following3 #ibe;,b4 ,reporting of background check denials to ,state1 local1 and ,tribal authorities4 4 #abjc4 ,special assistant ,u4,s4 attorneys and cross-deputized attorneys 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dd of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after section #ibe;,b the following3 #ibe;,c4 ,special assistant ,u4,s4 attorneys and cross-deputized attorneys 7a7 ,in general ,in order to improve the enforcement of paragraphs 7#h71 7#i71 and 7#aj7 of section #ibb7;g71 the ,attorney ,general may-- 7#a7 appoint1 in accordance with section #edc of title #bh1 qualified ,state1 ,tribal1 territorial and local prosecutors and qualified attorneys working for the ,united ,states government to serve as special assistant ,united ,states attorneys for the purpose of prosecuting violations of such paragraphs2 7#b7 deputize ,state1 ,tribal1 territorial and local law enforcement officers for the purpose of enhancing the capacity of the agents of the ,bureau of ,alcohol1 ,tobacco1 ,firearms1 and ,explosives in responding to and investigating violations of such paragraphs2 and 7#c7 establish1 in order to receive and expedite requests for assistance from ,state1 ,tribal1 territorial and local law enforcement agencies responding to intimate partner violence cases where such agencies have probable cause to believe that the offenders may be in violation of such paragraphs1 points of contact within-- 7,a7 each ,field ,division of the ,bureau of ,alcohol1 ,tobacco1 ,firearms1 and ,explosives2 and 7,b7 each ,district ,office of the ,united ,states ,attorneys4 7b7 ,improve intimate partner and public safety ,the ,attorney ,general shall-- 7#a7 identify no less than #ge jurisdictions among ,states1 territories and ,tribes where there are high rates of firearms violence and threats of firearms violence against intimate partners and other persons protected under paragraphs 7#h71 7#i71 and 7#aj7 of section #ibb7;g7 and where local authorities lack the resources to address such violence2 and 7#b7 make such appointments as described in subsection 7a7 in jurisdictions where enhanced enforcement of such paragraphs is necessary to reduce firearms homicide and injury rates4 7c7 ,qualified defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term qualified means1 with respect to an attorney1 that the attorney is a licensed attorney in good standing with any relevant licensing authority4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ibe;,b the following3 #ibe;,c4 ,special assistant ,u4,s4 attorneys and cross-deputized attorneys4 4 #abjd4 ,review on ,native ,american interactions with law enforcement 7a7 ,review on law enforcement affecting ,native ,hawaiians ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general shall conduct a comprehensive review of law enforcement and other crime prevention programs targeting criminal offenses that affect ,native ,hawaiians1 including child sexual exploitation1 child abuse1 intimate partner violence1 human trafficking1 missing or murdered individuals1 and substance abuse and submit to ,congress a report thereon4 ,the review shall include for each such program the amount of ,federal funding for the program that is received by ,native ,hawaiian-serving organizations as a percentage of the total amount disbursed by the program4 ,the review shall also include recommendations relating to-- 7#a7 social1 educational1 economic1 and any other factor that may contribute to a ,native ,hawaiian becoming a missing or murdered ,native ,hawaiian2 and 7#b7 legislation to reduce the likelihood that a ,native ,hawaiian may become a missing or murdered ,native ,hawaiian4 7b7 ,review of ,native ,hawaiian victims of various crimes ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general shall conduct a comprehensive review of programs that provide services to victims of criminal offenses affecting ,native ,hawaiians1 including child sexual exploitation1 child abuse1 intimate partner violence1 human trafficking1 and substance abuse4 ,the report shall include for each such program the amount of ,federal funding that is received by ,native ,hawaiian-serving organizations as a percentage of-- 7#a7 the total amount disbursed by the program2 and 7#b7 the total amount of ,federal funds disbursed by the program4 7c7 ,report on ,native ,hawaiians in the criminal justice system 7#a7 ,criminal justice system ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general1 acting through the ,national ,institute of ,justice1 in coordination with the ,bureau of ,justice ,statistics1 shall report on the interaction of ,native ,hawaiians with the criminal justice system1 including the percentage of persons who are ,native ,hawaiians out of the total of-- 7,a7 all persons arrested2 7,b7 all persons detained in ,federal1 ,state1 and local jails2 7,c7 all persons subject to pretrial supervision2 7,d7 all persons subject to post-conviction supervision2 7,e7 all persons incarcerated in ,federal and ,state prisons2 and 7,f7 all persons subject to post-release supervision4 7#b7 ,programs and services ,the report shall also include the programs and services available to and used by ,native ,hawaiians in various jurisdictions1 including diversion programs1 in-prison education programs1 and reentry services4 ,the report shall also include the number of culturally relevant programs available to ,native ,hawaiians who interact with the criminal justice system4 ,the report shall also include data on the number of ,native ,hawaiians who are incarcerated and placed in ,federal and private facilities more than #bjj miles from their place of residence4 7#c7 ,recommendations ,the report shall also include recommendations relating to-- 7,a7 social1 educational1 economic1 and any other factor that may contribute to a ,native ,hawaiian becoming involved in the criminal justice system2 and 7,b7 legislation to reduce the likelihood that a ,native ,hawaiian may become involved in the criminal justice system4 ,,xiii ,closing the ,law ,enforcement ,consent ,loophole #acja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,closing the ,law ,enforcement ,consent ,loophole ,act of #bjba4 #acjb4 ,prohibition on engaging in sexual acts while acting under color of law 7a7 ,in general ,section #bbdc of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by adding at the end the following3 or by any person acting under color of law2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,of an individual by any person acting under color of law 7#a7 ,in general ,whoever1 acting under color of law1 knowingly engages in a sexual act with an individual1 including an individual who is under arrest1 in detention1 or otherwise in the actual custody of any ,federal law enforcement officer1 shall be fined under this title1 imprisoned not more than #ae years1 or both4 7#b7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term sexual act has the meaning given the term in section #bbdf4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,in a prosecution under subsection 7c71 it is not a defense that the other individual consented to the sexual act4 4 7b7 ,definition ,section #bbdf of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 the term ,federal law enforcement officer has the meaning given the term in section #aae4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #aji;,a of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by amending the item related to section #bbdc to read as follows3 #bbdc4 ,sexual abuse of a minor or ward or by any person acting under color of law4 4 #acjc4 ,incentives for ,states 7a7 ,authority ,to make grants ,the ,attorney ,general is authorized to make grants to ,states that have in effect a law that-- 7#a7 makes it a criminal offense for any person acting under color of law of the ,state to engage in a sexual act with an individual1 including an individual who is under arrest1 in detention1 or otherwise in the actual custody of any law enforcement officer2 and 7#b7 prohibits a person charged with an offense described in paragraph 7#a7 from asserting the consent of the other individual as a defense4 7b7 ,reporting requirement ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section shall submit to the ,attorney ,general1 on an annual basis1 information on-- 7#a7 the number of reports made to law enforcement agencies in that ,state regarding persons engaging in a sexual act while acting under color of law during the previous year2 and 7#b7 the disposition of each case in which sexual misconduct by a person acting under color of law was reported during the previous year4 7c7 ,application ,a ,state seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,attorney ,general at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,attorney ,general may reasonably require1 including information about the law described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,grant amount ,the amount of a grant to a ,state under this section shall be in an amount that is not greater than #aj percent of the average of the total amount of funding of the #c most recent awards that the ,state received under the following grant programs3 7#a7 ,part ,t of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdda et seq47 7commonly referred to as the ,,stop ,violence ,against ,women ,formula ,grant ,program74 7#b7 ,section #dafja of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa7 7commonly referred to as the ,sexual ,assault ,services ,program74 7e7 ,grant term 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general shall provide an increase in the amount provided to a ,state under the grant programs described in subsection 7d7 for a #b-year period4 7#b7 ,renewal ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section may submit an application for a renewal of such grant at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,attorney ,general may reasonably require4 7#c7 ,limit ,a ,state may not receive a grant under this section for more than #d years4 7f7 ,uses of funds ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section shall use-- 7#a7 #be percent of such funds for any of the permissible uses of funds under the grant program described in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 #ge percent of such funds for any of the permissible uses of funds under the grant program described in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7d74 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7h7 ,definition ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,state means each of the several ,states and the ,district of ,columbia1 ,indian ,tribes1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 #acjd4 ,reports to ,congress 7a7 ,report by ,attorney ,general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and each year thereafter1 the ,attorney ,general shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available on the ,department of ,justice website a report containing-- 7#a7 the information required to be reported to the ,attorney ,general under section #c7;b72 and 7#b7 information on-- 7,a7 the number of reports made1 during the previous year1 to ,federal law enforcement agencies regarding persons engaging in a sexual act while acting under color of law2 and 7,b7 the disposition of each case in which sexual misconduct by a person acting under color of law was reported4 7b7 ,report by ,,gao ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and each year thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on any violations of section #bbdc7;c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #b1 committed during the #a-year period covered by the report4 #acje4 ,definition ,in this title1 the term sexual act has the meaning given the term in section #bbdf of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,xiv ,other ,matters #adja4 ,national stalker and domestic violence reduction ,section #djfjc of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abdjb7 is amended by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #adjb4 ,federal victim assistants reauthorization ,section #djaad of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-cbb7 is amended to read as follows3 #djaad4 ,authorization for ,federal victim's coordinators ,there are authorized to be appropriated for the ,united ,states ,attorneys for the purpose of appointing victim_/witness coordinators for the prosecution of sex crimes and domestic violence crimes where applicable 7such as the ,district of ,columbia71 #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 4 #adjc4 ,child abuse training programs for judicial personnel and practitioners reauthorization ,section #bbd7;a7 of the ,crime ,control ,act of #aiij 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjccd7;a77 is amended by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #adjd4 ,sex offender management ,section #djaeb7;c7 of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abcaa7;c77 is amended by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #adje4 ,court-appointed special advocate program ,section #bai7;a7 of the ,crime ,control ,act of #aiij 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcbd7;a77 is amended by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #adjf4 ,sexual assault forensic exam program grants ,section #cjd7;d7 of the ,,dna ,sexual ,assault ,justice ,act of #bjjd 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #djgbc7;d77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbd and inserting #bjbb through #bjbf4 #adjf;,a4 ,strategies to improve coordination of sexual assault forensic nurse exam training and program sustainability ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general and ,secretary of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services shall issue and disseminate guidance and best practices to improve sexual assault forensic nurse exam training and program sustainability4 ,such guidance shall include technical assistance and best practices with respect to-- 7#a7 aspects of performing the medical forensic exam1 including anogenital photography1 other photographic documentation1 photographic documentation record management1 and quality assurance peer review2 7#b7 training and certification2 7#c7 leadership development2 7#d7 examiner program sustainability and examiner retention2 7#e7 education of community stakeholders1 including law enforcement officials1 victim advocates1 and prosecutors2 and 7#f7 use of telehealth for both training examiners and conducting the exams1 including the ,project ,,echo model and other models4 #adjg4 ,review on link between substance use and victims of domestic violence dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services shall complete a review and submit a report to ,congress on whether being a victim of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking increases the likelihood of having a substance use disorder4 #adjh4 ,interagency working group to study ,federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general shall establish an interagency working group 7in this section referred to as the ,working ,group7 to study ,federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on the harmonization of such efforts4 7b7 ,composition ,the ,working ,group shall be comprised of at least one representative from the following agencies1 who shall be selected by the head of that agency3 7#a7 ,the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 7#b7 ,the ,department of ,education4 7#c7 ,the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#d7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7#e7 ,the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,working ,group shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,what activity constitutes different acts of sexual violence4 7#b7 ,whether reports that use the same terms for acts of sexual violence are collecting the same data on these acts4 7#c7 ,whether the context which led to an act of sexual violence should impact how that act is accounted for in reports4 7#d7 ,whether the data collected is presented in a way that allows the general public to understand what acts of sexual violence are included in each measurement4 7#e7 ,steps that agencies that compile reports relating to sexual violence can take to avoid double counting incidents of sexual violence4 7d7 ,report required ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,working ,group shall publish and submit to ,congress a report on the following3 7#a7 ,the activities of the ,working ,group4 7#b7 ,recommendations to harmonize ,federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence4 7#c7 ,actions ,federal agencies can take to implement the recommendations described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,recommendations1 if any1 for congressional action to implement the recommendations described in paragraph 7#b74 7e7 ,termination ,the ,working ,group shall terminate #cj days after the date on which the report is submitted pursuant to subsection 7d74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,harmonize ,the term harmonize includes efforts to coordinate sexual violence data collection to produce complementary information1 as appropriate1 without compromising programmatic needs4 7#b7 ,sexual violence ,the term sexual violence includes an unwanted sexual act 7including both contact and non-contact7 about which the ,federal ,government collects information4 #adji4 ,national ,domestic ,violence ,hotline ,not later than #c months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 a national domestic violence hotline for which a grant is provided under section #cac of the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act shall include the voluntary feature of texting via telephone to ensure all methods of communication are available for victims and those seeking assistance4 #adaj4 ,deputy ,assistant ,attorney ,general on ,culturally ,specific ,communities within the ,office of ,justice ,programs ,there shall be a ,deputy ,assistant ,attorney ,general on ,culturally ,specific ,communities within the ,office of ,justice ,programs who shall1 under the guidance and authority of the ,assistant ,attorney ,general ,office of ,justice ,programs-- 7#a7 oversee the administration of grants related to culturally specific services and contracts with culturally specific organizations2 7#b7 coordinate development of ,federal policy1 protocols1 and guidelines on matters relating to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault and stalking1 in culturally specific communities2 7#c7 advise the ,assistant ,attorney ,general of the ,office of ,justice ,programs concerning policies1 legislation1 implementation of laws1 and other issues relating to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault and stalking in culturally specific communities2 7#d7 provide technical assistance1 coordination1 and support to other offices and bureaus in the ,department of ,justice to develop policy and to enforce ,federal laws relating to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking in culturally specific communities2 7#e7 ensure that appropriate technical assistance1 developed and provided by entities having expertise in culturally specific is made available to grantees and potential grantees proposing to serve culturally specific communities2 and 7#f7 ensure access to grants and technical assistance for culturally specific organizations and analyze the distribution of funding in order to identify barriers for culturally specific organizations4 #adaa4 ,national resource center on workplace responses to assist victims of domestic and sexual violence assistance for microbusinesses ,section #daeja7;b7 of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abeja7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting after ,state and local governments the following3 1 and employers with fewer than #bj employees2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 which materials shall include a website with resources for employers with fewer than #bj employees1 including live training materials4 #adab4 ,civil action relating to disclosure of intimate images 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,consent ,the term consent means1 with respect to an individual1 an affirmative1 conscious1 and voluntary authorization made by the individual free from force1 fraud1 misrepresentation1 or coercion of the depicted individual4 7#b7 ,commercial pornographic content ,the term commercial pornographic content means any material that is subject to the record keeping requirements under section #bbeg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,depicted individual ,the term depicted individual means an individual whose body is disclosed in whole or in part in an intimate image4 7#d7 ,disclose ,the term disclose means to transfer1 publish1 distribute1 or make accessible an intimate image4 7#e7 ,identifiable ,the term identifiable means recognizable by an individual other than the depicted individual from-- 7,a7 the intimate image itself2 or 7,b7 information or text displayed in connection with the intimate image4 7#f7 ,intimate image ,the term intimate image-- 7,a7 means a photograph1 film1 video recording1 or digital recording that shows-- 7i7 the uncovered genitals1 pubic area1 anus1 or female nipple of an individual2 7ii7 the display or transfer of bodily sexual fluids on to any part of the body of an individual2 7iii7 an individual engaging in sexually explicit conduct2 or 7iv7 an individual being subjected to sexually explicit conduct2 and 7,b7 includes any image described in subparagraph 7,a7 captured or recorded while the depicted individual was in a public place if-- 7i7 the depicted individual did not voluntarily display the content depicted in the image2 or 7ii7 the depicted individual did not consent to the sexual conduct depicted in the image4 7#g7 ,sexually explicit conduct ,the term sexually explicit conduct has the meaning given the term in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #bbef7b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,civil action 7#a7 ,right of action ,except as provided in paragraph 7#d71 a depicted individual1 or in the case of a depicted individual who is a minor1 the parent of the depicted individual1 whose intimate image is disclosed1 in or through interstate or foreign commerce or using a means of interstate or foreign commerce 7including the internet71 without the consent of the depicted individual1 and such disclosure was made by a person who acted knowingly without1 or with reckless disregard for1 the consent of the depicted individual to such disclosure1 may bring a civil action against that person in an appropriate district court of the ,united ,states for appropriate relief4 7#b7 ,consent ,for purposes of an action under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 evidence that the depicted individual provided consent to the capture or recording of the intimate image shall not1 by itself1 constitute evidence that the depicted individual provided consent to the disclosure of the intimate image2 and 7,b7 evidence that the depicted individual disclosed the image to the person alleged to have violated paragraph 7#a7 shall not1 by itself1 constitute evidence that the depicted individual provided consent to the further disclosure of the intimate image4 7#c7 ,relief 7,a7 ,in general ,in a civil action filed under this section-- 7i7 an individual may recover the actual damages sustained by the individual or liquidated damages in the amount of #aej1jjj1 and the cost of the action1 including reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred2 and 7ii7 the court may1 in addition to any other relief available at law1 order equitable relief1 including a temporary restraining order1 a preliminary injunction1 or a permanent injunction ordering the defendant to cease display or disclosure of the image4 7,b7 ,preservation of anonymity ,in ordering relief under subparagraph 7,a71 the court may grant injunctive relief maintaining the confidentiality of a plaintiff using a pseudonym4 7#d7 ,exceptions ,a depicted individual may not bring an action for relief under this section relating to-- 7,a7 an intimate image that is commercial pornographic content unless-- 7i7 the content was produced by force1 fraud1 misrepresentation1 or coercion of the depicted individual2 and 7ii7 the claim of force1 fraud1 misrepresentation1 or coercion under clause 7i7 is demonstrated through a preponderance of evidence2 7,b7 a disclosure made in good faith-- 7i7 to a law enforcement officer or agency2 7ii7 as part of a legal proceeding2 7iii7 as part of medical education1 diagnosis1 or treatment2 or 7iv7 in the reporting or investigation of-- 7,i7 unlawful content2 or 7,,ii7 unsolicited or unwelcome conduct2 7,c7 a matter of public concern or public interest2 or 7,d7 a disclosure reasonably intended to assist the depicted individual4 #adac4 ,certain activities relating to intimate visual depictions 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,stopping ,harmful ,image ,exploitation and ,limiting ,distribution ,act of #bjba or the ,,shield ,act of #bjba4 7b7 ,in general ,chapter #hh of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ahjb4 ,certain activities relating to intimate visual depictions 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,communications service ,the term communications service means-- 7,a7 a service provided by a person that is a common carrier1 as that term is defined in section #c of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aec71 insofar as the person is acting as a common carrier2 7,b7 an electronic communication service1 as that term is defined in section #beaj2 7,c7 an information service1 as that term is defined in section #c of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aec72 and 7,d7 an interactive computer service1 as that term is defined in section #bcj7;f7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bcj7;f774 7#b7 ,information content provider ,the term information content provider has the meaning given that term in section #bcj7;f7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bcj7;f774 7#c7 ,intimate visual depiction ,the term intimate visual depiction means any visual depiction 7as that term is defined in section #bbef7e77-- 7,a7 of an individual who is reasonably identifiable from the visual depiction itself or information displayed in connection with the visual depiction2 7,b7 in which-- 7i7 the individual has obtained #ah years of age and is engaging in sexually explicit conduct2 or 7ii7 the naked genitals1 anus1 pubic area or post-pubescent female nipple of the individual are visible2 7,c7 in which the content described in subparagraph 7,b7 is not simulated2 and 7,d7 in original or modified format4 7#d7 ,sexually explicit conduct ,the term sexually explicit conduct has the meaning given that term in section #bbef7b77;,a74 7b7 ,offense ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 it shall be unlawful to knowingly use any means or facility of interstate or foreign commerce to distribute an intimate visual depiction of an individual-- 7#a7 with knowledge of or reckless disregard for-- 7,a7 the lack of consent of the individual to the distribution2 and 7,b7 the reasonable expectation of the individual that the depiction would remain private2 and 7#b7 without an objectively reasonable belief that such distribution touches upon a matter of public concern4 7c7 ,penalty ,any person who violates subsection 7b7 shall be fined under this title1 imprisoned not more than #b years1 for each individual victim depicted1 or both4 7d7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,law enforcement1 lawful reporting1 and other legal proceedings ,this section-- 7,a7 does not prohibit any lawful law enforcement1 correctional1 or intelligence activity2 7,b7 shall not apply in the case of an individual acting in good faith to report unlawful activity or in pursuance of a legal or professional or other lawful obligation2 and 7,c7 shall not apply in the case of a document production or filing associated with a legal proceeding4 7#b7 ,service providers ,this section shall not apply to any provider of a communications service with regard to content provided by another information content provider unless the provider of the communications service intentionally solicits1 or knowingly and predominantly distributes1 content that the provider of the communications service actually knows is in violation of this section4 7e7 ,threats ,any person who intentionally threatens to commit an offense under subsection 7b7 shall be punished as provided in subsection 7c74 7f7 ,venue and extraterritoriality ,a prosecution under this section may be brought in a district where the defendant or the depicted individual resides or in a district where the intimate visual depictions are distributed4 ,there is extraterritorial ,federal jurisdiction over an offense under this section if the defendant or the depicted individual is a citizen or permanent resident of the ,united ,states4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections of chapter #hh of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ahja the following3 #ahjb4 ,certain activities relating to intimate visual depictions4 4 #adad4 ,task force on sexual violence in education 7a7 ,task force on sexual violence in education ,not later than ,september #a1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,education1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the ,attorney ,general shall establish a joint interagency task force to be known as the ,task ,force on ,sexual ,violence in ,education that shall-- 7#a7 provide pertinent information to the ,secretary of ,education1 ,attorney ,general1 ,congress1 and the public with respect to campus sexual violence prevention1 investigations1 and responses1 including the creation of consistent1 public complaint processes for violations of title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq47 and section #dhe7;f7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7;f772 7#b7 provide recommendations to educational institutions for establishing sexual assault prevention and response teams2 7#c7 develop recommendations for educational institutions on providing survivor resources1 including healthcare1 sexual assault kits1 sexual assault nurse examiners1 culturally responsive and inclusive standards of care1 trauma-informed services1 and access to confidential advocacy and support services2 7#d7 develop recommendations in conjunction with student groups at greater statistical risk of perpetuating rape culture such as fraternities and athletic departments for best practices for responses and prevention with respect to sexual violence and dating violence for educational institutions1 taking into consideration an institution's size and resources2 7#e7 develop recommendations for educational institutions on sex education1 as appropriate1 training for school staff1 and various equitable discipline models2 7#f7 develop recommendations on culturally responsive and inclusive approaches to supporting survivors1 which include consideration of race1 ethnicity1 national origin1 immigrant status1 gender identity1 sexual orientation1 ability1 disability1 socio-economic status1 exposure to trauma1 and other compounding factors2 7#g7 solicit periodic input from a diverse group of survivors1 trauma specialists1 advocates from national1 ,state1 and local anti-sexual violence advocacy organizations1 institutions of higher education1 and other public stakeholders2 7#h7 assess the ,department of ,education's ability under section #ijb of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afhb7 to levy intermediate fines for noncompliance with title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq47 and the advisability of additional remedies for such noncompliance1 in addition to the remedies already available under ,federal law2 and 7#i7 create a plan described in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,personnel details 7#a7 ,authority to detail ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the head of a component of any ,federal agency that is funded under the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acibe et seq47 may detail an officer or employee of such component to the ,task ,force on ,sexual ,violence in ,education or to the ,secretary of ,education to assist the ,task ,force with the duties described in subsection 7a71 as jointly agreed to by the head of such component and the ,task ,force4 7#b7 ,basis for detail ,a personnel detail made under paragraph 7#a7 may be made-- 7,a7 for a period of not more than #c years2 and 7,b7 on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis4 7c7 ,additional plan ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,task ,force on ,sexual ,violence in ,education is established under subsection 7a71 the ,task ,force shall submit to ,congress recommendations for recruiting1 retaining1 and training a highly-qualified workforce employed by the ,department of ,education to carry out investigation of complaints alleging a violation of title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq47 or section #dhe7;f7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7;f771 and enforcement of such title ,,ix 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq47 or such section #dhe7;f7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7;f771 with respect to sexual violence in education4 ,such plan shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment to identify current gaps or challenges carrying out such investigation and enforcement1 which may include surveying current investigative workforce to solicit feedback on areas in need of improvement2 7#b7 an examination of issues of recruiting1 retention1 and the professional development of such workforce1 including the possibility of providing retention bonuses or other forms of compensation for the purpose of ensuring the ,department of ,education has the capacity1 in both personnel and skills1 needed to properly perform its mission and provide adequate oversight of educational institutions2 7#c7 an assessment of the benefits of outreach and training with both law enforcement agencies and educational institutions with respect to such workforce2 7#d7 an examination of best practices for making educational institutions aware of the most effective campus sexual violence prevention1 investigation1 and response practices and identifying areas where more research should be conducted2 and 7#e7 strategies for addressing such other matters as the ,secretary of ,education considers necessary to sexual violence prevention1 investigation1 and responses4 7d7 ,annual report ,the ,task ,force on ,sexual ,violence in ,education shall report to ,congress on an annual basis1 and make publicly available1 a report of its activities and any update of the plan required under subsection 7c71 including the number of complaints received regarding sexual violence 7including violence on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity71 the number of open investigations1 the number of complaints that continued to resolution1 the number of complaints resolved using informal resolution1 the average time to complete an investigation1 the number of investigations initiated based on complaints1 and the number of investigations initiated by the ,department of ,education4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term educational institution includes an institution of higher education1 an elementary school1 or a secondary school4 7#b7 ,the terms elementary school and secondary school have the meanings given the terms in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#c7 ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 #adae4 ,survivors' bill of rights 7a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general shall make grants to ,states that have in place a law that provides to sexual assault survivors the rights1 at a minimum1 under section #cggb of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,grant amount ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 a grant to a ,state under this section shall be equal to #aj percent of the average of the amount of funding of the #c most recent awards that the ,state received under part ,t of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdda et seq47 7commonly referred to as the ,,stop ,violence ,against ,women ,formula ,grant ,program74 7c7 ,application ,a ,state seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,attorney ,general at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,attorney ,general may reasonably require1 including information about the law described in subsection 7a74 #adaf4 ,report on sexual assault response teams at hospitals ,in order to be eligible for funds made available by the ,department of ,justice under this ,act or an amendment made by this ,act1 a ,state or unit of local government shall submit to the ,attorney ,general a report1 on an annual basis1 which contains the following3 7#a7 ,the number of hospitals in the jurisdiction that have sexual assault response teams 7or their equivalent74 7#b7 ,the average response time of each such team in responding to the needs1 including the emotional needs1 of rape and sexual assault victims in the emergency room4 ,,xv ,cybercrime ,enforcement #aeja4 ,local law enforcement grants for enforcement of cybercrimes 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,attorney ,general shall award grants under this section to ,states and units of local government for the prevention1 enforcement1 and prosecution of cybercrimes against individuals4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,to request a grant under this section1 the chief executive officer of a ,state or unit of local government shall submit an application to the ,attorney ,general within #ij days after the date on which funds to carry out this section are appropriated for a fiscal year1 in such form as the ,attorney ,general may require4 ,such application shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a certification that ,federal funds made available under this section will not be used to supplant ,state or local funds1 but will be used to increase the amounts of such funds that would1 in the absence of ,federal funds1 be made available for law enforcement activities4 7,b7 ,an assurance that1 not fewer than #cj days before the application 7or any amendment to the application7 was submitted to the ,attorney ,general1 the application 7or amendment7 was submitted for review to the governing body of the ,state or unit of local government 7or to an organization designated by that governing body74 7,c7 ,an assurance that1 before the application 7or any amendment to the application7 was submitted to the ,attorney ,general-- 7i7 the application 7or amendment7 was made public2 and 7ii7 an opportunity to comment on the application 7or amendment7 was provided to citizens and to neighborhood or community-based organizations1 to the extent applicable law or established procedure makes such an opportunity available4 7,d7 ,an assurance that1 for each fiscal year covered by an application1 the applicant shall maintain and report such data1 records1 and information 7programmatic and financial7 as the ,attorney ,general may reasonably require4 7,e7 ,a certification1 made in a form acceptable to the ,attorney ,general and executed by the chief executive officer of the applicant 7or by another officer of the applicant1 if qualified under regulations promulgated by the ,attorney ,general71 that-- 7i7 the programs to be funded by the grant meet all the requirements of this section2 7ii7 all the information contained in the application is correct2 7iii7 there has been appropriate coordination with affected agencies2 and 7iv7 the applicant will comply with all provisions of this section and all other applicable ,federal laws4 7,f7 ,a certification that the ,state or in the case of a unit of local government1 the ,state in which the unit of local government is located1 has in effect criminal laws which prohibit cybercrimes against individuals4 7,g7 ,a certification that any equipment described in subsection 7c77#g7 purchased using grant funds awarded under this section will be used primarily for investigations and forensic analysis of evidence in matters involving cybercrimes against individuals4 7c7 ,use of funds ,grants awarded under this section may only be used for programs that provide-- 7#a7 training for ,state or local law enforcement personnel relating to cybercrimes against individuals1 including-- 7,a7 training such personnel to identify and protect victims of cybercrimes against individuals2 7,b7 training such personnel to utilize ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and other resources to assist victims of cybercrimes against individuals2 7,c7 training such personnel to identify and investigate cybercrimes against individuals2 7,d7 training such personnel to enforce and utilize the laws that prohibit cybercrimes against individuals2 7,e7 training such personnel to utilize technology to assist in the investigation of cybercrimes against individuals and enforcement of laws that prohibit such crimes2 and 7,f7 the payment of overtime incurred as a result of such training2 7#b7 training for ,state or local prosecutors1 judges1 and judicial personnel1 relating to cybercrimes against individuals1 including-- 7,a7 training such personnel to identify1 investigate1 prosecute1 or adjudicate cybercrimes against individuals2 7,b7 training such personnel to utilize laws that prohibit cybercrimes against individuals2 7,c7 training such personnel to utilize ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and other resources to assist victims of cybercrimes against individuals2 and 7,d7 training such personnel to utilize technology to assist in the prosecution or adjudication of acts of cybercrimes against individuals1 including the use of technology to protect victims of such crimes2 7#c7 training for ,state or local emergency dispatch personnel relating to cybercrimes against individuals1 including-- 7,a7 training such personnel to identify and protect victims of cybercrimes against individuals2 7,b7 training such personnel to utilize ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and other resources to assist victims of cybercrimes against individuals2 7,c7 training such personnel to utilize technology to assist in the identification of and response to cybercrimes against individuals2 and 7,d7 the payment of overtime incurred as a result of such training2 7#d7 assistance to ,state or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing laws that prohibit cybercrimes against individuals1 including expenses incurred in performing enforcement operations1 such as overtime payments2 7#e7 assistance to ,state or local law enforcement agencies in educating the public in order to prevent1 deter1 and identify violations of laws that prohibit cybercrimes against individuals2 7#f7 assistance to ,state or local law enforcement agencies to establish task forces that operate solely to conduct investigations1 forensic analyses of evidence1 and prosecutions in matters involving cybercrimes against individuals2 7#g7 assistance to ,state or local law enforcement and prosecutors in acquiring computers1 computer equipment1 and other equipment necessary to conduct investigations and forensic analysis of evidence in matters involving cybercrimes against individuals1 including expenses incurred in the training1 maintenance1 or acquisition of technical updates necessary for the use of such equipment for the duration of a reasonable period of use of such equipment2 7#h7 assistance in the facilitation and promotion of sharing1 with ,state and local law enforcement officers and prosecutors1 of the expertise and information of ,federal law enforcement agencies about the investigation1 analysis1 and prosecution of matters involving laws that prohibit cybercrimes against individuals1 including the use of multijurisdictional task forces2 or 7#i7 assistance to ,state and local law enforcement and prosecutors in processing interstate extradition requests for violations of laws involving cybercrimes against individuals1 including expenses incurred in the extradition of an offender from one ,state to another4 7d7 ,report to the secretary ,on the date that is #a year after the date on which a ,state or unit of local government receives a grant under this section1 and annually thereafter1 the chief executive of such ,state or unit of local government shall submit to the ,attorney ,general a report which contains-- 7#a7 a summary of the activities carried out during the previous year with any grant received by such ,state or unit of local government2 7#b7 an evaluation of the results of such activities2 and 7#c7 such other information as the ,attorney ,general may reasonably require4 7e7 ,report to congress ,not later than ,november #a of each even-numbered fiscal year1 the ,attorney ,general shall submit to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate a report that contains a compilation of the information contained in the report submitted under subsection 7d74 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in ,general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7#b7 ,limitation ,of the amount made available under paragraph 7#a7 in any fiscal year1 not more than #e percent may be used for evaluation1 monitoring1 technical assistance1 salaries1 and administrative expenses4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term cybercrimes against individuals means the criminal offenses applicable in the relevant ,state or unit of local government that involve the use of a computer to cause personal harm to an individual1 such as the use of a computer to harass1 threaten1 stalk1 extort1 coerce1 cause fear1 intimidate1 without consent distribute intimate images of1 or violate the privacy of1 an individual1 except that-- 7,a7 use of a computer need not be an element of such an offense2 and 7,b7 such term does not include the use of a computer to cause harm to a commercial entity1 government agency1 or any non-natural persons4 7#b7 ,the term computer includes a computer network and an interactive electronic device4 #aejb4 ,national ,resource ,center ,grant 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,attorney ,general shall award a grant under this section to an eligible entity for the purpose of the establishment and maintenance of a ,national ,resource ,center on ,cybercrimes ,against ,individuals to provide resource information1 training1 and technical assistance to improve the capacity of individuals1 organizations1 governmental entities1 and communities to prevent1 enforce1 and prosecute cybercrimes against individuals4 7b7 ,application ,to request a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,attorney ,general not later than #ij days after the date on which funds to carry out this section are appropriated for fiscal year #bjbb in such form as the ,attorney ,general may require4 ,such application shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assurance that1 for each fiscal year covered by an application1 the applicant shall maintain and report such data1 records1 and information 7programmatic and financial7 as the ,attorney ,general may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,a certification1 made in a form acceptable to the ,attorney ,general1 that-- 7,a7 the programs funded by the grant meet all the requirements of this section2 7,b7 all the information contained in the application is correct2 and 7,c7 the applicant will comply with all provisions of this section and all other applicable ,federal laws4 7c7 ,use of funds ,the eligible entity awarded a grant under this section shall use such amounts for the establishment and maintenance of a ,national ,resource ,center on ,cybercrimes ,against ,individuals1 which shall-- 7#a7 offer a comprehensive array of technical assistance and training resources to ,federal1 ,state1 and local governmental agencies1 community-based organizations1 and other professionals and interested parties1 related to cybercrimes against individuals1 including programs and research related to victims2 7#b7 maintain a resource library which shall collect1 prepare1 analyze1 and disseminate information and statistics related to-- 7,a7 the incidence of cybercrimes against individuals2 7,b7 the enforcement1 and prosecution of laws relating to cybercrimes against individuals2 and 7,c7 the provision of supportive services and resources for victims of cybercrimes against individuals2 and 7#c7 conduct research related to-- 7,a7 the causes of cybercrimes against individuals2 7,b7 the effect of cybercrimes against individuals on victims of such crimes2 and 7,c7 model solutions to prevent or deter cybercrimes against individuals or to enforce the laws relating to cybercrimes against individuals4 7d7 ,duration of grant 7#a7 ,in general ,the grant awarded under this section shall be awarded for a period of #e years4 7#b7 ,renewal ,a grant under this section may be renewed for additional #e-year periods if the ,attorney ,general determines that the funds made available to the recipient were used in a manner described in subsection 7c71 and if the recipient resubmits an application described in subsection 7b7 in such form1 and at such time as the ,attorney ,general may reasonably require4 7e7 ,subgrants ,the eligible entity awarded a grant under this section may make subgrants to other nonprofit private organizations with relevant subject matter expertise in order to establish and maintain the ,national ,resource ,center on ,cybercrimes ,against ,individuals in accordance with subsection 7c74 7f7 ,report to the secretary ,on the date that is #a year after the date on which an eligible entity receives a grant under this section1 and annually thereafter for the duration of the grant period1 the entity shall submit to the ,attorney ,general a report which contains-- 7#a7 a summary of the activities carried out under the grant program during the previous year2 7#b7 an evaluation of the results of such activities2 and 7#c7 such other information as the ,attorney ,general may reasonably require4 7g7 ,report to congress ,not later than ,november #a of each even-numbered fiscal year1 the ,attorney ,general shall submit to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate a report that contains a compilation of the information contained in the report submitted under subsection 7d74 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,cybercrimes against individuals ,the term cybercrimes against individuals has the meaning given such term in section #aeja7;g74 7#b7 ,eligible ,entity ,the term eligible entity means a nonprofit private organization that focuses on cybercrimes against individuals and that-- 7,a7 provides documentation to the ,attorney ,general demonstrating experience working directly on issues of cybercrimes against individuals2 and 7,b7 includes on the entity's advisory board representatives who have a documented history of working directly on issues of cybercrimes against individuals and who are geographically and culturally diverse4 #aejc4 ,national strategy1 classification1 and reporting on cybercrime 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,computer ,the term computer includes a computer network and any interactive electronic device4 7#b7 ,cybercrime against individuals ,the term cybercrime against individuals means a ,federal1 ,state1 or local criminal offense that involves the use of a computer to cause personal harm to an individual1 such as the use of a computer to harass1 threaten1 stalk1 extort1 coerce1 cause fear1 intimidate1 without consent distribute intimate images of1 or violate the privacy of1 an individual1 except that-- 7,a7 use of a computer need not be an element of the offense2 and 7,b7 the term does not include the use of a computer to cause harm to a commercial entity1 government agency1 or non-natural person4 7b7 ,national strategy ,the ,attorney ,general shall develop a national strategy to-- 7#a7 reduce the incidence of cybercrimes against individuals2 7#b7 coordinate investigations of cybercrimes against individuals by ,federal law enforcement agencies2 and 7#c7 increase the number of ,federal prosecutions of cybercrimes against individuals4 7c7 ,classification of cybercrimes against individuals for purposes of crime reports ,in accordance with the authority of the ,attorney ,general under section #ecd of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall-- 7#a7 design and create within the ,uniform ,crime ,reports a category for offenses that constitute cybercrimes against individuals2 7#b7 to the extent feasible1 within the category established under paragraph 7#a71 establish subcategories for each type of cybercrime against individuals that is an offense under ,federal or ,state law2 7#c7 classify the category established under paragraph 7#a7 as a ,part ,i crime in the ,uniform ,crime ,reports2 and 7#d7 classify each type of cybercrime against individuals that is an offense under ,federal or ,state law as a ,group ,a offense for the purpose of the ,national ,incident-,based ,reporting ,system4 7d7 ,annual summary ,the ,attorney ,general shall publish an annual summary of the information reported in the ,uniform ,crime ,reports and the ,national ,incident-,based ,reporting ,system relating to cybercrimes against individuals4 ,,xvi ,keeping ,children ,safe from ,family ,violence #afja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,keeping ,children ,safe ,from ,family ,violence ,act or ,kayden's ,law4 #afjb4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,approximately one in #ae children are exposed each year to domestic violence4 7#b7 ,most child abuse is perpetrated in the family and by a parent4 ,intimate partner violence and child abuse overlap in the same families at rates of #cj to #fj percent4 ,a child's risk of abuse increases after a perpetrator of intimate partner violence separates from their domestic partner1 even when the perpetrator had not previously directly abused the child4 ,children who have witnessed intimate partner violence are approximately four times more likely to experience direct child maltreatment than children who have not witnessed intimate partner violence4 7#c7 ,more than #ge percent of child sexual abuse is perpetrated by a family member or a person known to the child4 ,u4,s4 ,department of ,justice data shows that family members are almost half 7#di percent7 of the perpetrators of child sex assault victims under age #f4 7#d7 ,research suggests a child's exposure to a batterer is among the strongest indicators of risk of incest victimization4 ,one study found female children whose fathers were batterers of the mother were six-and-a-half times more likely to experience father-daughter incest than female children who do not have an abusive father4 7#e7 ,child abuse is a major public health issue in the ,united ,states4 ,total lifetime financial costs associated with just #a year of confirmed cases of child maltreatment 7including child physical abuse1 sexual abuse1 psychological abuse and neglect7 results in #abd billion in annual costs to the ,u4,s4 economy1 or approximately one percent of the gross domestic product4 7#f7 ,empirical research indicates that allegations of child physical and sexual abuse are regularly discounted by courts when raised in child custody cases1 with fewer than one-fourth of claims that a father has committed child physical or sexual abuse believed2 and where the allegedly abusive parent claimed the mother was alienating the child1 only #a out of #ea claims of sexual molestation by a father were believed4 ,independent research indicates that child sexual abuse allegations are credible #ej to #gj percent of the time4 7#g7 ,empirical research shows that alleged or known abusive parents are often granted custody or unprotected parenting time by courts4 ,approximately one-third of parents alleged to have committed child abuse took primary custody from the protective parent reporting the abuse1 placing children at ongoing risk4 7#h7 ,researchers have documented nearly #hjj children murdered in the ,united ,states since #bjjh by a divorcing or separating parent4 ,more than #ajj of these child murders are known to have occurred after a court ordered the child into contact with the dangerous parent over the objection of a safe parent or caregiver4 7#i7 ,scientifically unsound theories that treat mothers' abuse allegations as likely false attempts to undermine the father are frequently applied in family court to minimize or deny parents' and children's reports of abuse4 ,many experts who testify against abuse allegations lack expertise in the relevant type of alleged abuse1 relying instead on unsound and unproven theories4 7#aj7 ,judges presiding over custody cases with allegations of child abuse1 child sexual abuse1 and domestic violence are rarely required to receive training on these subjects1 nor have most ,states established standards for such trainings4 #afjc4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this title are to3 7#a7 increase the priority given to child safety in any private ,state court proceeding affecting children's care and custody1 excluding child protective and social service proceedings2 7#b7 strengthen courts' abilities to recognize and adjudicate domestic violence and child abuse allegations based on valid1 admissible evidence1 and to enter orders which protect and minimize the risk of harm to children as the first priority2 and 7#c7 ensure that professional personnel involved in cases containing abuse allegations receive trauma-informed and culturally appropriate training on the dynamics1 signs and impact of domestic violence and child abuse1 including child sexual abuse4 #afjd4 ,definition of covered formula grant ,the term covered formula grant means a grant under part ,t of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdda et seq47 7commonly referred to as the ,,stop ,violence ,against ,women ,formula ,grant ,program74 #afje4 ,increased funding for formula grants authorized 7a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general shall increase the amount provided to a ,state under the covered formula grants in accordance with this title if-- 7#a7 ,evidence 7,a7 ,experts ,the ,state has in place a law ensuring that1 in a custody proceeding where a parent has been alleged to have committed domestic violence or child abuse1 including child sexual abuse1 evidence from court-appointed or outside professionals regarding the alleged abuse may be admitted only when the professional possesses demonstrated expertise and clinical1 not solely forensic1 experience in working with victims of domestic violence or child abuse1 including child sexual abuse4 7,b7 ,non-experts ,the ,state has in place a law ensuring that1 in a custody proceeding where a parent has been alleged to have committed domestic violence or child abuse1 including child sexual abuse1 evidence of past sexual or physical abuse committed by a party1 including but not limited to any past or current protection from abuse orders1 sexual violence abuse protection orders1 arrests1 or convictions1 must be considered in determining the truth of any allegations of family violence4 7#b7 ,experts ,the ,state has in place uniform required standards of domestic violence and child abuse expertise and experience for all court-appointed neutral professional opinions related to abuse1 trauma1 and the behaviors of victims and perpetrators1 which meet the criteria in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,remedies for a child's resistance to contact with a parent ,the ,state has in place a law ensuring that-- 7,a7 ,no removal of care from safe parent ,no child shall be removed from the care of a competent protective1 non-physically or sexually abusive parent or litigating party to whom the child is bonded or attached1 nor shall the child's contact with such parent be restricted1 solely in order to improve a deficient relationship with the other parent4 7,b7 ,reunification treatment ,no reunification treatment may be ordered by the court without scientifically valid and generally accepted proof of the safety1 effectiveness and therapeutic value of the particular treatment1 nor may any treatment predicated on cutting off a child from the parent to whom they are bonded or attached be ordered4 7,c7 ,causes of child resistance ,any order to remediate a child's contact resistance must address the resisted parent's behaviors or contributions to the child's resistance first1 before ordering the preferred parent to take steps to potentially improve the child's relationship with the parent they resist4 7#d7 ,training and education program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,state has in place an ongoing education and training program for judges and magistrates who hear custody matters1 and relevant court personnel1 including guardians ad litem1 best interest attorneys1 counsel for children1 custody evaluators1 masters1 and mediators1 focusing solely on domestic violence and child abuse1 including-- 7i7 child sexual abuse2 7ii7 physical abuse2 7iii7 emotional abuse2 7iv7 coercive control2 7v7 implicit and explicit bias2 7vi7 trauma2 7vii7 long and short-term impacts of domestic violence and child abuse on children2 and 7viii7 victim and perpetrator behaviors4 7,b7 ,providers ,training must be provided by-- 7i7 professionals with substantial experience in assisting survivors of domestic violence or child abuse1 such as a victim service provider2 and 7ii7 where possible1 survivors of domestic violence1 or child physical or sexual abuse4 7,c7 ,evidence-based research 7i7 ,in general ,the education and training program in subparagraph 7,a7 shall rely on evidence-based and peer-reviewed research by recognized experts in the types of abuse designated under this section4 7ii7 ,exclusion ,the education and training program shall not include theories1 concepts1 and belief systems unsupported by valid1 credible scientific research4 7,d7 ,objective of education and training program ,the education and training program shall be designed to improve the ability of courts to recognize and respond to child physical abuse1 child sexual abuse1 domestic violence1 and trauma on all family victims1 particularly children1 and make appropriate custody decisions that prioritize child safety and well-being1 and shall be culturally sensitive and appropriate for diverse communities4 7,e7 ,training requirements ,judges and all other personnel identified in subparagraph 7,a7 must receive at least #fj hours of initial training on these identified topics1 and at least #bj hours of this ongoing training every #b years4 7,f7 ,custody evaluator requirements ,prior to being appointed in a case1 a custody evaluator shall1 at a minimum1 hold a ,master's degree in a relevant field and must have completed the training requirements of subparagraph 7,e74 7#d7 ,legal representation ,the ,state shall notify parties of the importance of legal representation and shall direct the parties to appropriate resources4 7b7 ,grant increase ,the amount of the increase provided to a ,state under the covered formula grant under this title shall be equal to not more than #aj percent of the average of the total amount of funding provided to the ,state under the covered formula grant under the #c most recent awards to the ,state4 #afjf4 ,application ,a ,state seeking a grant under this title shall submit an application to the ,attorney ,general at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,attorney ,general may reasonably require1 including information regarding the law described in section #afje4 #afjg4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this title shall be interpreted to discourage ,states from adopting additional provisions to increase safe outcomes for children2 additional protective provisions are encouraged4 #afjh4 ,grant term 7a7 ,in general ,the term of a covered grant shall be for #a year4 7b7 ,renewal ,a ,state that receives a covered grant may submit an application for a renewal of such grant at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,attorney ,general may reasonably require4 7c7 ,limit ,a ,state shall not receive a covered grant for more than #d years4 #afji4 ,uses of funds ,a ,state that receives an increase under the covered formula grants under this title shall use the amount of the increase for subgrants pursuant to section #bjjg7;c77#d77;,c7 or 7,d7 of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajddf7;c77#d774 #afaj4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 #afaa4 ,sexual assault survivors' rights ,section #cggb7;a77#b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 be informed of the status and location of a sexual assault evidence collection kit4 4 #afab4 ,grants to ,state and ,tribal courts to implement protection order pilot programs ,part ,u of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdfa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating sections #bajc1 #bajd1 and #baje as sections #bajd1 #baje1 and #bajf1 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #bajb the following3 #bajc4 ,grants to ,state and ,tribal courts to implement protection order pilot programs 7a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means a ,state or ,tribal court that is part of a multidisciplinary partnership that includes1 to the extent practicable-- 7#a7 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local law enforcement agency2 7#b7 a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local prosecutor advocate group2 7#c7 a victim service provider or ,state or ,tribal domestic violence coalition2 7#d7 a nonprofit program or government agency with demonstrated experience in providing legal assistance or legal advice to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault2 7#e7 the bar association of the applicable ,state or ,indian ,tribe2 7#f7 the ,state or ,tribal association of court clerks2 7#g7 a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local association of criminal defense attorneys2 7#h7 not fewer than #b individuals with expertise in the design and management of court case management systems and systems of integration2 7#i7 not fewer than #b ,state or ,tribal court judges with experience in-- 7,a7 the field of domestic violence2 and 7,b7 issuing protective orders2 and 7#aj7 a judge assigned to the criminal docket of the ,state or ,tribal court4 7b7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to grants authorized under section #baja1 the ,attorney ,general shall make grants to eligible entities to carry out the activities described in subsection 7c7 of this section4 7#b7 ,number ,the ,attorney ,general may award not more than #aj grants under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,amount ,the amount of a grant awarded under paragraph 7#a7 may be not more than #a1ejj1jjj4 7c7 ,mandatory activities 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds1 in consultation with the partners required under subsection 7a71 to-- 7,a7 develop and implement a program for properly and legally serving protection orders through electronic communication methods to-- 7i7 modernize the service process and make the process more effective and efficient2 7ii7 provide for improved safety of victims2 and 7iii7 make protection orders enforceable as quickly as possible2 7,b7 develop best practices relating to the service of protection orders through electronic communication methods2 7,c7 ensure that the program developed under subparagraph 7,a7 complies with due process requirements and any other procedures required by law or by a court2 and 7,d7 implement any technology necessary to carry out the program developed under subparagraph 7,a71 such as technology to verify and track the receipt of a protection order by the intended party4 7#b7 ,timeline ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall-- 7,a7 implement the program required under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 not later than #b years after receiving the grant2 and 7,b7 carry out the program for not fewer than #c years4 7d7 ,diversity of recipients ,the ,attorney ,general shall award grants under this section to eligible entities in a variety of areas and situations1 including-- 7#a7 a ,state court that serves a population of not fewer than #a1jjj1jjj individuals2 7#b7 a ,state court that-- 7,a7 serves a ,state that is among the #g ,states with the lowest population density in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 has a relatively low rate of successful service with respect to protection orders1 as determined by the ,attorney ,general2 7#c7 a ,state court that-- 7,a7 serves a ,state that is among the #g ,states with the highest population density in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 has a relatively low rate of successful service with respect to protection orders1 as determined by the ,attorney ,general2 7#d7 a court that uses an integrated1 statewide case management system2 7#e7 a court that uses a standalone case management system2 7#f7 a ,tribal court2 and 7#g7 a court that serves a culturally specific and underserved population4 7e7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,attorney ,general that includes-- 7,a7 a description of the process that the eligible entity uses for service of protection orders at the time of submission of the application2 7,b7 to the extent practicable1 statistics relating to protection orders during the #c calendar years preceding the date of submission of the application1 including rates of-- 7i7 successful service2 and 7ii7 enforcement2 7,c7 an initial list of the entities serving as the partners required under subsection 7a72 and 7,d7 any other information the ,attorney ,general may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,no other application required ,an eligible entity shall not be required to submit an application under section #bajb to receive a grant under this section4 7f7 ,technical assistance ,notwithstanding section #djjjb7;b77#aa7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;b77#aa771 as applied under section #bajf of this part1 not less than #e percent and not more than #h percent of the total amounts appropriated to carry out this section shall be available to the ,attorney ,general for technical assistance relating to the purposes of this section4 7g7 ,report to ,attorney ,general 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #b years after receiving a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,attorney ,general a report that details the plan of the entity for implementation of the program under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,subsequent reports 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after implementing the program under subsection 7c71 and not later than #b years thereafter1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,attorney ,general a report that describes the program implemented under subsection 7c71 including with respect to-- 7i7 viability2 7ii7 cost2 7iii7 service statistics2 7iv7 challenges2 7v7 analysis of the technology used to fulfill the goals of the program2 7vi7 analysis of any legal or due process issues resulting from the electronic service method described in subsection 7c77#a77;,a72 and 7vii7 best practices for implementing such a program in other similarly situated locations4 7,b7 ,contents of final report ,an eligible entity shall include in the second report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 recommendations for-- 7i7 future nationwide implementation of the program implemented by the eligible entity2 and 7ii7 usage of electronic service1 similar to the service used by the eligible entity1 for other commonly used court orders1 including with respect to viability and cost4 7h7 ,no regulations or guidelines required ,notwithstanding section #baje1 the ,attorney ,general shall not be required to publish regulations or guidelines implementing this section4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available to carry out this part1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjai through #bjbd4 4 #afac4 ,online survey tool for campus safety 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,education shall1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control1 and the ,secretary of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services and experts in domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and stalking1 develop1 design1 and make available through a secure and accessible online portal1 a standardized online survey tool regarding student experiences with domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and stalking4 7b7 ,development of survey tool ,in developing the survey tool required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,education shall-- 7#a7 use best practices from peer-reviewed research measuring domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and stalking2 7#b7 consult with the higher education community1 experts in survey research related to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and stalking1 and organizations engaged in the prevention of and response to1 and advocacy on behalf of victims of1 domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and stalking regarding the development and design of such survey tool and the methodology for administration of such survey tool2 and 7#c7 ensure that the survey tool is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities4 7c7 ,elements 7#a7 ,in general ,the survey tool developed pursuant to this paragraph shall be fair and unbiased1 scientifically valid and reliable1 and meet the highest standards of survey research4 7#b7 ,survey questions ,survey questions included in the survey tool developed pursuant to this section shall-- 7,a7 be designed to gather information on student experiences with domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and stalking1 including the experiences of victims of such incidents2 7,b7 use trauma-informed language to prevent retraumatization2 and 7,c7 include the following3 7i7 ,questions that give students the option to report their demographic information4 7ii7 ,questions designed to determine the incidence and prevalence of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and stalking4 7iii7 ,questions regarding whether students know about institutional policies and procedures related to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and stalking4 7iv7 ,questions designed to determine1 if victims reported domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 or stalking-- 7,i7 to whom the incident was reported and what response the victim may have received2 7,,ii7 whether the victim was informed of1 or referred to1 national1 ,state1 local1 or on-campus resources2 and 7,,iii7 whether the entity to whom the victim reported the incident conducted an investigation and the duration and final resolution of such an investigation4 7v7 ,questions regarding contextual factors1 such as whether force1 incapacitation1 or coercion was involved4 7vi7 ,questions to determine whether an accused individual was a student at the institution4 7vii7 ,questions to determine whether a victim reported an incident to ,state1 local1 or campus law enforcement4 7viii7 ,questions to determine why the victim chose to report or not report an incident to the institution or ,state1 local1 or campus law enforcement4 7ix7 ,questions to determine the impact of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and stalking on the victim's education1 including diminished grades1 dropped classes1 leaves of absence1 and negative financial consequences 7such as costs associated with loss in paid tuition due to leaves of absence1 loss in scholarship awards due to diminished grades1 and cost associated with counseling1 medical services1 or housing changes74 7x7 ,questions to determine the impact and effectiveness of prevention and awareness programs and complaints processes4 7xi7 ,questions to determine attitudes toward sexual violence and harassment1 including the willingness of individuals to intervene as a bystander of sex-based 7including sexual orientation-based and gender identity-based71 race-based1 national origin-based1 and disability-based discrimination1 harassment1 assault1 domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and stalking4 7xii7 ,other questions1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,education4 7#c7 ,additional elements ,in addition to the standardized questions developed by the ,secretary of ,education under paragraph 7#b71 an institution may request additional information from students that would increase the understanding of the institution of school climate factors unique to their campuses4 7#d7 ,responses ,the responses to the survey questions described in paragraph 7#b7 shall-- 7,a7 be submitted confidentially2 7,b7 not be included in crime statistics2 and 7,c7 in the case of such responses being included in a report1 shall not include personally identifiable information4 7d7 ,administration of survey 7#a7 ,federal administration ,the ,secretary of ,education1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control1 and ,secretary of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall develop a mechanism by which institutions of higher education may1 with respect to the survey tool developed pursuant to this section-- 7,a7 administer such survey tool2 and 7,b7 modify such survey tool to include additional elements or requirements1 as determined by the institution4 7#b7 ,costs ,the ,secretary of ,education may not require an institution of higher education to pay to modify the survey tool in accordance with paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7#c7 ,accessibility ,the ,secretary of ,education shall ensure that the survey tool is administered in such a way as to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities4 7#d7 ,institutional administration ,beginning not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary of ,education makes available to institutions the mechanism described in paragraph 7#a71 and every #b years thereafter1 each institution shall administer the survey tool developed pursuant to this section4 7e7 ,completed surveys ,the ,secretary of ,education shall require each institution participating in any program under this title to ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that an adequate1 random1 and representative sample size of students 7as determined by the ,secretary7 enrolled at the institution complete the survey tool developed pursuant to this section4 7f7 ,report ,beginning not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,education shall prepare a biennial report on the information gained from the standardized elements of the survey under this section and publish such report in an accessible format on the website of the ,department and submit such report to ,congress4 ,the report shall include campus-level data for each school and attributed by name of each campus in a manner that permits comparisons across schools and campuses4 7g7 ,publication ,each institution shall publish1 in a manner that is readily accessible and usable by individuals1 including individuals with disabilities-- 7#a7 the campus-level results of the standardized elements of the survey under this section on the website of the institution and in the annual security report required under subsection 7f7 for the campuses affiliated with the institution2 and 7#b7 the campus-level results of the additional elements modifying the survey by the institution1 if any1 on the website of the institution4 7h7 ,violation ,upon a determination pursuant to section #dhg7;c77#c77;,b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;c77#c77;,b77 that an institution of higher education has violated or failed to carry out any provision under this section1 the ,secretary of ,education shall impose a civil penalty upon the institution in the same amount and pursuant to the same procedures as a civil penalty is imposed under section #dhg7;c77#c77;,b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;c77#c77;,b774 #afad4 ,study on child custody in domestic violence cases ,the ,attorney ,general1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall conduct a study investigating whether victims who raise evidence of domestic violence are more likely to lose primary custody of children to an abusive partner or to the ,state1 including-- 7#a7 a review of ,state laws1 regulations1 and practices on how child neglect and custody situations are handled in domestic violence situations2 and 7#b7 a list of recommendations on how to restructure ,state laws1 regulations1 and practices to better protect victims of domestic violence and their children4 ,,xvii ,protections for certain immigrant women #agja4 ,pilot program to provide additional protections ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall publish an interim final rule establishing a #f-year pilot program allowing nonimmigrants authorized for employment under section #ajf of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaje;a71 and their children1 to apply for lawful temporary status and travel authorization independent of the principal nonimmigrants to which their current status is or was tied4 ,such interim final rule shall be published and take effect not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,march #ag1 #bjba4;,cheryl ,l4 ,johnson1,clerk4