Bills · S 520
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 520Employment and training programsLaw enforcement administration and funding
Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor Stories Act
INTRO FEB 11· LAST ACTION FEB 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to address domestic violence by leveraging a network of professionals who frequently interact with the public in personal settings. If it becomes law, it could lead to more people, such as cosmetologists and barbers, being equipped to identify and respond to signs of abuse, potentially connecting victims to vital support services.
For voters, this means a new approach to combating domestic violence, potentially increasing the safety net for victims. If it doesn't become law, this specific incentive for states to implement training for cosmetologists and barbers wouldn't exist, and this particular avenue for identifying and assisting victims might remain underutilized. It touches on issues of public safety, professional training, and state autonomy in policy-making.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
States can receive up to a 10% increase in federal domestic violence grants if they require domestic violence prevention training for cosmetologists and barbers.
This provides a financial incentive for states to adopt new policies aimed at identifying and responding to domestic violence.
PROVISION 02
The required training must be online or in-person, free for the individual, provided by a victim service provider, and teach how to recognize, respond to, and refer clients experiencing domestic violence.
This ensures the training meets specific standards and is accessible to future professionals without personal cost, promoting effective intervention.
PROVISION 03
A state can receive this grant increase for a maximum of three years, with a one-year initial term and two possible renewals.
This provides a temporary but sustained incentive for states to establish and maintain these training programs.
PROVISION 04
The bill authorizes $5,000,000 to be set aside for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2033 to fund these grant increases.
This specifies the dedicated funding available for the program, ensuring resources are allocated for its implementation.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
142
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 4 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 11
Introduced in Senate
FEB 11
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 520
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 11, 2025
Last actionFeb 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2025
Senate BillS 520Employment and training programsLaw enforcement administration and funding
Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor Stories Act
INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 11, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
6
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