Bills · S 2159
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2159Crime and Law Enforcement
Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act
INTRO JUN 25· LAST ACTION JUN 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a growing and critical issue: the use of technology to stalk, harass, and control victims of intimate partner violence. Many people now face abuse not just physically, but also through their phones, social media, and other digital means, making it harder for them to escape and stay safe. If this bill becomes law, it would provide dedicated funding and resources to directly combat this type of abuse, offering victims new ways to protect themselves and get help.
Without this bill, support services for victims might continue to struggle with the complexities of technological abuse due to lack of specialized knowledge or resources. Voters should care because it represents a proactive step to update victim support to match modern forms of abuse, ensuring that safety nets are effective in a digitally connected world and helping to protect vulnerable individuals from pervasive online harm.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a 5-year pilot program to award grants to eligible consortia to combat technological abuse.
This directly funds local initiatives that pair victim support with technological expertise to help survivors.
PROVISION 02
Allows grant funds to be used for purchasing new technological devices for victims and providing victim services to reduce technological abuse.
This provides practical solutions and resources to enhance victims' safety and autonomy from tech-based abusers.
PROVISION 03
Limits the pilot program to not more than 15 grants, each up to $2,000,000.
This sets a clear scope for the initial program, allowing for focused implementation and evaluation before potential expansion.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Director to consult with other federal agencies and stakeholders when setting up the pilot program.
This ensures the program benefits from diverse expertise and perspectives from across government and relevant community groups.
PROVISION 05
Creates a separate grant program for nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to provide education and training on technological abuse.
This builds capacity among victim service providers, ensuring they have the skills to address evolving forms of tech-based abuse.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 25
Introduced in Senate
JUN 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2159
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 25, 2025
Last actionJun 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 25, 2025
Senate BillS 2159Crime and Law Enforcement
Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act
INTRODUCED JUN 25, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 25, 2025
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