The bipartisan Supporting Survivors from Faith-based Communities Act would establish a dedicated National Resource Center through the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in faith communities.
Establish a dedicated National Resource Center through the Office on Violence Against Women to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in faith communities.
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introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen support for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in religious communities. The bipartisan Supporting Survivors from Faith-based Communities Act would…
Evidence
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The bipartisan Supporting Survivors from Faith-based Communities Act would establish a dedicated National Resource Center through the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in faith communities. The Center would provide training, technical assistance, and resources to religious institutions, victim service providers, and community partners.
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House office news lists the May 14, 2026 press release describing the introduction of the Supporting Survivors from Faith-based Communities Act and its purpose to establish a dedicated National Resource Center through OVW for faith-community survivors.
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OVW's TA providers deliver training, resources, and expertise to support professionals and organizations addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
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The OVW archive includes an item titled 'Faith-Based and Community Organizations Play a Vital Role in Domestic Violence Programs.'
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Last Action Date Listed May 14, 2026 Action Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida (for herself, Mrs. Kim, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Ms. Randall, Ms. Salazar, Ms. Simon, and Ms. Wilson of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida (for herself, Mrs. Kim, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Ms. Randall, Ms. Salazar, Ms. Simon, and Ms. Wilson of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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The Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women, may award grants to a consortium of eligible entities in order to provide for the establishment and operation of a national faith-based resource center
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There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
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This bill, introduced by DWC Chair Emertia Lois Frankel (FL-22), would establish a new Office on Violence Against Women grant program to better equip faith communities with the tools, training, and partnerships needed to support survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
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NAC assisted in the writing of legislation that calls for the establishment of a national resource center on domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in faith communities. NAC also endorsed the bill as the lead sponsors sought additional co-sponsors in the House.
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Status: Introduced on May 14 2026 - 25% progression Action: 2026-05-14 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Pending: House Judiciary Committee
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Rep. Lois Frankel [D-FL] | Rep. Young Kim [R-CA] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi [D-IL] Rep. Emily Randall [D-WA] | Rep. Maria Salazar [R-FL] | Rep. Lateefah Simon [D-CA] | Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] Rep. Josh Gottheimer [D-NJ]
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FY 2026 Discretionary Grant Programs and Information FY 2026 Formula Grant Programs and Information Closed Notices of Funding Opportunity Sign up here for OVW funding opportunity updates
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Assessments
The evidence shows Lois Frankel introduced bipartisan legislation in May 2026 that directly matches the promise to establish a dedicated National Resource Center through the Office on Violence Against Women for survivors in faith communities. However, the record provided shows only bill introduction and advocacy, not enactment, funding, or actual establishment of the center. Under the rule that a serious legislative attempt without achieving the promised outcome should be scored as never with effort credit, this is best judged as an unfulfilled promise with a clear good-faith effort in the same term.