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NJ ACR115
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) provides primary federal funding for domestic violence services, supporting over 1,600 community-based programs that serve 1.3 million victims annually with emergency shelter, counseling, legal assistance, and crisis intervention
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FVPSA has not been reauthorized since its authorization expired in 2015, though it has continued receiving appropriations; previous reauthorization legislation (S.2784 and H.R.6014) was introduced in the 115th Congress but not enacted
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In 2017, the National Domestic Violence Hotline funded by FVPSA answered 323,081 calls, texts, and online chats, while 72,245 victims received services in a single day nationwide
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In New Jersey, 1,288 victims received FVPSA-supported services in one day in 2017, but 131 requests went unmet due to insufficient funding and resources
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The resolution urges Congress and the President to reauthorize FVPSA to protect against future funding cuts and ensure continued life-saving services for domestic and dating violence victims
Legislative Description
Urges Congress and President to reauthorize "Family Violence Prevention and Services Act."
Community Development and Women's Affairs
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
2/19/2026