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CA AJR31

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Roger Hernandez

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

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

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