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119 · HRES 933 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the critical role of victim service providers in the response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, by supporting victims through the physical, mental, emotional, financial, and legal challenges they may face in the aftermath of violence.

A bipartisan House resolution recognizes the essential work of victim service providers for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and urges meaningful, sustainable funding—without creating new law or spending by itself.

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08 Dec 2025
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08 Dec 2025
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US Congress · House Resolution · Victim Services
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Headline Summary

A bipartisan House resolution praises the work of victim service providers and urges sustained investment to help survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking—without changing law or appropriating funds.

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What It Does

This is a simple House resolution (not a law). It states the House’s support for the organizations that assist survivors—such as shelters, rape crisis centers, and advocacy groups—and acknowledges their role connecting people to legal help, counseling, housing, health care, and safety planning. It also says these providers are under‑resourced and calls for “meaningful” investment. The resolution does not create programs, require agencies to act, or spend money; it’s a statement of congressional intent and priorities.

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Who’s For It

  • Sponsors: Rep. Debbie Dingell (D‑MI), Rep. Gwen Moore (D‑WI), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R‑PA), and Rep. Young Kim (R‑CA)—signaling bipartisan backing.
  • Victim service providers and survivor advocacy groups are likely supporters because the resolution recognizes their work and calls for stable funding to meet demand.
  • Members who regularly support Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs may favor it as a way to highlight needs ahead of future funding debates.
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Who’s Against It

  • No organized opposition noted at introduction.
  • Possible concerns some lawmakers may raise: the measure is symbolic rather than substantive; it could be read as a pre‑commitment to spend more federal dollars; or that support for these services should be handled by states, localities, or private philanthropy rather than Congress.
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What’s Next

Status as of December 5, 2025: Referred to the House Judiciary Committee. Next steps could include a committee hearing and/or markup, followed by a floor vote. As a simple House resolution (H.Res.), it does not go to the Senate or the President—adoption requires only House approval.

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