Patrick Ryan will introduce legislation allowing adult children of domestic violence survivors to obtain orders of protection against their family members' abusers.

Melanie’s Law ... allows the adult children of domestic violence survivors to obtain orders of protection against their family members’ abusers.

Ryan introduced Melanie’s Law, which would expand access to protection orders for adult children of domestic violence survivors.

Congressman Pat Ryan Introduces “Melanie’s Law,” Historic Legislation Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Families
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Congressman Pat Ryan introduced “Melanie’s Law,” historic legislation protecting victims of domestic violence and their families

Ryan announced the federal introduction of Melanie’s Law, which would extend protections to adult family members of domestic violence survivors.

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES “MELANIE’S LAW,” HISTORIC LEGISLATION PROTECTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES | Congressman Pat Ryan
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Congressional bill listing identifies H.R. 8733 as Melanie's Law, sponsored by Rep. Patrick Ryan of New York, introduced May 11, 2026, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Ryan formally introduced H.R. 8733, Melanie's Law, in the House. This satisfies the commitment to introduce legislation.

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H.R.8733 - Melanie's Law, 119th Congress (2025-2026)
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Ryan's House office said his federal Melanie's Law would encourage states to let adult relatives of domestic-violence survivors obtain protection orders against abusers, using a DOJ grant program.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The official announcement matches the promise's substance: adult family members, including adult children, could seek orders of protection against a survivor's abuser.

delivered same_term A for effort

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES “MELANIE’S LAW,” HISTORIC LEGISLATION PROTECTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES | Congressman Pat Ryan
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