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CA AJR31
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
11/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
Roger Hernandez
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AI Summary
- Calls upon Congress to reauthorize the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act at an increased level of funding
- Cites epidemic rates of domestic violence and sexual assault among Native American and Alaska Native women, who experience violent crimes at 2.5 times the rate of other populations
- Notes that 34 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native women will experience rape and 39 percent will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetimes
- Requests increased funding and expanded access for tribal domestic violence coalitions, which are currently excluded from most federal funding streams under the Act
- Directs the California Legislature to transmit the resolution to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, and all California members of Congress
Legislative Description
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act.
Last Action
From committee without further action.
11/30/2016
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/8/2016
Full Bill Text
No bill text available