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H.R. 7333

Introduced

Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026

Sponsor
DLucy McBath· Georgia
Introduced
February 3, 2026
Policy area
Families
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.February 3, 2026
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7333

To amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to make 
improvements.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 3, 2026

Mrs. McBath (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, and 
Mrs. Kim) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by 
the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall 
within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

_______________________________________________________________________

A BILL

To amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to make 
improvements.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES IN ACT.

(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Family Violence 
Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026''.
(b) References.--Except as otherwise specified, amendments made by 
this Act to a section or other provision of law are amendments to such 
section or other provision of the Family Violence Prevention and 
Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq.).

TITLE I--AMENDMENTS TO THE FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICES ACT

SEC. 101. PURPOSE.

Subsection (b) of section 301 (42 U.S.C. 10401) is amended to read 
as follows:
``(b) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this title to improve services 
and interventions for victims of family violence, domestic violence, 
and dating violence and to advance primary and secondary prevention of 
family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence by--
``(1) assisting States (including territories) and Indian 
Tribes in supporting local programs to provide accessible, 
trauma-informed, culturally relevant residential and non-
residential services to victims and their children and 
dependents;
``(2) strengthening the capacity of Indian Tribes to 
exercise their sovereign authority to respond to violence 
specified in this subsection and committed against Indians;
``(3) providing for a network of technical assistance and 
training centers to support effective policy, practice, 
research, and cross-system collaboration to improve 
intervention and prevention efforts throughout the country;
``(4) supporting the efforts of State (including 
territorial) and Tribal coalitions to address the needs of 
victims and their children and dependents, including those who 
are underserved or otherwise face obstacles to accessing 
services, implement effective coordinated community and systems 
responses, and promote ongoing public education and community 
engagement;
``(5) maintaining national domestic violence, dating 
violence, and family violence hotlines, including a national 
Indian domestic violence, dating violence, and family violence 
hotline; and
``(6) supporting the development and implementation of 
evidence-informed, coalition-led, and community-based primary 
prevention approaches and programs.''.

SEC. 102. DEFINITIONS.

Section 302 (42 U.S.C. 10402) is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``In 
this title:'' and inserting the following:
``(a) In General.--In this title:'';
(2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
``(2) Child.--The term `child' means an individual who is--
``(A) younger than age 18; and
``(B) not an emancipated minor.'';
(3) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4);
(4) by--
(A) redesignating paragraphs (13) and (14) as 
paragraphs (20) and (21), respectively;
(B) redesignating paragraphs (7) through (12) as 
paragraphs (12) and (14) through (18), respectively; 
and
(C) redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as 
paragraphs (9) and (11), respectively;
(5) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
``(3) Dating partner.--The term `dating partner' has the 
meaning given such term in section 40002(a) of the Violence 
Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)).
``(4) Dating violence.--The term `dating violence' has the 
meaning given such term in section 40002(a) of the Violence 
Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)).
``(5) Digital services.--The term `digital services' means 
services, resources, information, support, or referrals that 
are provided through electronic communications platforms and 
media (which may include mobile phone technology, video 
technology, computer technology (including use of the 
internet), and any other emerging communications technologies 
that are appropriate for the purposes of providing services, 
resources, information, support, or referrals for the benefit 
of victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating 
violence) and that are in accessible formats, including formats 
compliant with the most recent Web Content Accessibility 
Guidelines of the World Wide Web Consortium, or successor 
guidelines as applicable.
``(6) Disability.--The term `disability' has the meaning 
given the term in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities 
Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102).
``(7) Domestic violence.--The term `domestic violence' has 
the meaning given such term in section 40002(a) of the Violence 
Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)).
``(8) Family violence.--The term `family violence' means 
any act, threatened act, or pattern of acts of physical or 
sexual violence, stalking, harassment, psychological abuse, 
economic abuse, technological abuse, or any other form of 
abuse, including threatening to commit harm against children or 
dependents or other members of the household of the recipient 
of the threat for the purpose of coercion, threatening, or 
causing harm, directed against a person (including an elderly 
person) who is--
``(A) related by blood or marriage to the person 
committing such an act (including a threatened act or 
pattern of acts);
``(B) a dating partner or other person similarly 
situated to a dating partner under the laws of the 
jurisdiction;
``(C) a person who is cohabitating with or has 
cohabitated with the person committing such an act 
(including a threatened act or pattern of acts);
``(D) a current or former spouse or other person 
similarly situated to a spouse under the laws of the 
jurisdiction;
``(E) a person who shares a child or dependent in 
common with the person committing such an act; or
``(F) any other person who is protected from any 
such act under the domestic or family violence laws, 
policies, or regulations of the jurisdiction.'';
(6) by amending paragraph (9), as so redesignated, to read 
as follows:
``(9) Indian; indian tribe; tribal organization.--The terms 
`Indian', `Indian Tribe', and `Tribal organization' have the 
meanings given such terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).'';
(7) by inserting after paragraph (9), as so redesignated, 
the following:
``(10) Institution of higher education.--The term 
`institution of higher education' has the meaning given such 
term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 
U.S.C. 1001).'';
(8) by amending paragraph (11), as so redesignated, to read 
as follows:
``(11) Native hawaiian; native hawaiian organization.--The 
terms `Native Hawaiian' and `Native Hawaiian organization' have 
the meanings given such terms in section 6207 of the Native 
Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517).'';
(9) in paragraph (12), as so redesignated, by striking ``42 
U.S.C. 13925(a)'' and inserting ``34 U.S.C. 12291(a)'';
(10) by inserting after paragraph (12), as so redesignated, 
the following:
``(13) Population specific services.--The term `population 
specific services' has the meaning given such term in section 
40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act (34 U.S.C. 
12291(a)).'';
(11) by amending paragraph (15), as so redesignated, to 
read as follows:
``(15) Shelter.--The term `shelter' means the provision of 
temporary refuge and basic necessities, in conjunction with 
supportive services, provided on a regular basis, in compliance 
with applicable State (including territorial), Tribal, or local 
law to victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating 
violence, and their children and dependents. Such law includes 
regulations governing the provision of safe homes and other 
forms of secure temporary lodging, meals, or supportive 
services (including providing basic necessities) to victims of 
family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and 
their children and dependents.'';
(12) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by 
inserting ``, designated by the Secretary,'' after 
``organization''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``dependents'' 
and inserting ``children and dependents'';
(13) in paragraph (18), as so redesignated, by striking 
``dependents'' each place it appears and inserting ``children 
and dependents'';
(14) by inserting after paragraph (18), as so redesignated, 
the following:
``(19) Tribal domestic violence coalition.--The term 
`Tribal Domestic Violence Coalition' means an established 
nonprofit, nongovernmental Indian organization, Alaska Native 
organization, or Native Hawaiian organization recognized by the 
Office on Violence Against Women of the Department of Justice 
that--
``(A) provides education, support, and technical 
assistance to member Indian service providers, Native 
Hawaiian organizations, or the Native Hawaiian 
community in a manner that enables the member 
providers, organizations, or communities to establish 
and maintain culturally appropriate services, including 
shelter and supportive services designed to assist 
Indian or Native Hawaiian victims of family violence, 
domestic violence, or dating violence and the children 
and dependents of such victims; and
``(B) is comprised of board and general members who 
are representative of--
``(i) the member service providers, 
organizations, or communities described in 
subparagraph (A); and
``(ii) the Tribal communities or Native 
Hawaiian communities in which the services are 
being provided.'';
(15) in paragraph (20), as so redesignated--
(A) by striking ``tribally'' and inserting 
``Tribally'';
(B) by striking ``tribal'' and inserting 
``Tribal''; and
(C) by striking ``tribe'' each place it appears and 
inserting ``Tribe'';
(16) in paragraph (21), as so redesignated, by striking 
``42 U.S.C. 13925(a)'' and inserting ``34 U.S.C. 12291(a)''; 
and
(17) by adding at the end the following:
``(22) Underserved racial or ethnic population.--The term 
`underserved racial or ethnic population' means a population 
that primarily consists of an underserved racial or ethnic 
population, within the meaning of section 40002(a)(46) of the 
Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(46)).
``(23) Youth.--The term `youth' has the meaning given such 
term in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of 
1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)).
``(b) Rule of Construction.--In this title, any use of the term 
`family violence', `domestic violence', or `dating violence' shall be 
treated as a reference to each of the terms `family violence', 
`domestic violence', and `dating violence'.''.

SEC. 103. GRANT CONDITIONS.

The Act (42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq.) is amended by inserting after 
section 302 the following:

``SEC. 302A. GRANT CONDITIONS.

``(a) Discrimination Prohibited.--
``(1) Application of civil rights provisions.--Programs and 
activities funded in whole or in part with funds made available 
under this title (referred to in this paragraph as `prevention 
programs and activities') are considered to be programs and 
activities receiving Federal financial assistance for the 
purpose of Federal laws relating to discrimination in programs 
or activities. Subject to paragraph (2), entities that carry 
out prevention programs and activities shall not discriminate 
on the bases described in or in the manners prohibited under 
section 40002(b)(13)(A) of the Violence Against Women Act of 
1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(b)(13)(A)).
``(2) Rule of construction.--The exception described in 
section 40002(b)(13)(B) of the Violence Against Women Act of 
1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(b)(13)(B)) shall apply to any program or 
activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available 
under this title.
``(3) Enforcement.--The Secretary shall enforce the 
provisions of paragraph (1) in accordance with section 602 of 
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1). Section 603 
of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000d-2) shall apply with respect to any 
action taken by the Secretary to enforce paragraph (1).
``(4) Construction.--This subsection shall not be construed 
as affecting any legal remedy provided under any other 
provision of law.
``(b) Nondisclosure of Confidential Information.--
``(1) In general.--In order to ensure the safety of adult, 
youth, and child victims of family violence, domestic violence, 
or dating violence, and their families, grantees and 
subgrantees under this title shall protect the confidentiality 
and privacy of persons receiving assistance or services.
``(2) Nondisclosure.--Subject to paragraphs (3) through 
(5), the requirements under subparagraphs (A) through (G) of 
section 40002(b)(2) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 
(34 U.S.C. 12291(b)(2)) shall apply to grantees and subgrantees 
under this title in the same manner such requirements apply to 
grantees and subgrantees under such Act.
``(3) Oversight.--Nothing in this subsection shall prevent 
the Secretary from disclosing grant activities authorized in 
this title to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Education and 
Workforce of the House of Representatives and pursuant to the 
exercise of congressional oversight authority. In making all 
such disclosures, the Secretary shall protect the 
confidentiality of individuals and omit personally identifying 
information, including location information about individuals 
and shelter facilities.
``(4) Preemption.--Nothing in this subsection shall be 
construed to supersede any provision of any Federal, State, 
Tribal, or local law that provides greater protection than this 
subsection for victims of family violence, domestic violence, 
or dating violence.
``(5) Confidentiality of location.--The address or location 
of any shelter facility assisted under this title that 
otherwise maintains a confidential location shall, except with 
written authorization of the person or persons responsible for 
the operation of such shelter, not be made public.
``(c) Income Eligibility Standards.--No income eligibility standard 
may be imposed upon persons with respect to eligibility for assistance 
or services supported with funds under this title. No fees may be 
levied for assistance or services provided with funds under this title.
``(d) Supplement Not Supplant.--Federal funds made available to a 
State or Indian Tribe under this title shall be used to supplement and 
not supplant any Federal, State, Tribal, and local public funds 
expended to provide services and activities that promote the objectives 
of this title.''.

SEC. 104. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

The Act is amended by repealing section 303 (42 U.S.C. 10403) and 
inserting the following:

``SEC. 303. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

``(a) Authorization.--
``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated 
to carry out sections 301 through 312 and 313C, other than 
section 304(c), $270,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 
through 2031.
``(2) Reservations for grants to tribes.--Of the amounts 
appropriated under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year, not less 
than 12.5 percent shall be reserved and used to carry out 
section 309.
``(3) Formula grants to states.--Of the amounts 
appropriated under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year and not 
reserved under paragraph (2) (referred to in this subsection as 
the `remainder'), not less than 70 percent shall be used for 
making grants under section 306(a).
``(4) Technical assistance and training centers.--Of the 
remainder, not less than 6 percent shall be used to carry out 
section 310.
``(5) Grants for state and tribal domestic violence 
coalitions.--Of the remainder--
``(A) not less than 10 percent shall be used to 
carry out section 311; and
``(B) not less than 3 percent shall be used to 
carry out section 311A.
``(6) Specialized services.--Of the remainder, not less 
than 5 percent shall be used to carry out section 312.
``(7) Culturally specific services.--Of the remainder, not 
less than 2.5 percent shall be used to carry out section 313C.
``(8) Administration, evaluation, and monitoring.--Of the 
remainder, not more than 3.5 percent shall be used by the 
Secretary for evaluation, monitoring, and other administrative 
costs under this title.
``(9) Additional authorization of appropriations.--In 
addition to the amounts made available under paragraph (7), 
there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 
313C $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
``(b) National Domestic Violence Hotline.--There is authorized to 
be appropriated to carry out section 313 $20,500,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2027 through 2031.
``(c) National Indian Domestic Violence Hotline.--There is 
authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 313A $4,000,000 for 
each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
``(d) Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership.--
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 314 
$26,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
``(e) Grants for Underserved Populations.--There is authorized to 
be appropriated to carry out section 313B $10,000,000 for each of 
fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
``(f) Evaluation.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry 
out subsection 304(c) $3,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 
2031.''.

SEC. 105. AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY.

Section 304 (42 U.S.C. 10404) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or 
institutions of higher education, including to support 
and evaluate demonstration or discretionary projects in 
response to current and emerging issues,'' after 
``nongovernmental entities'';
(B) in paragraph (4)--
(i) by striking ``CAPTA Reauthorization Act 
of 2010'' and inserting ``Family Violence 
Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 
2026''; and
(ii) by striking ``and'' at the end;
(C) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the 
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(6) provide for flexibilities in the terms for grants and 
other agreements and waive program requirements (including 
match requirements) reasonably necessary to provide relief for 
grantees and subgrantees and ensure continuity of program 
activities, during and in response to--
``(A) a major disaster declared by the President 
under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster 
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170);
``(B) an emergency declared by the President under 
section 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief 
and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5191); or
``(C) a public health emergency declared by the 
Secretary pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health 
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d).'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prevention and 
treatment of'' inserting ``prevention of, intervention 
in, and provision of services for,''; and
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; 
and'' and inserting a semicolon; and
(ii) by adding after subparagraph (C) the 
following:
``(D) making grants to eligible entities or 
entering into contracts with for-profit or nonprofit 
nongovernmental entities or institutions of higher 
education to conduct family violence, domestic 
violence, or dating violence research or evaluation; 
and'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Evaluation.--In addition to program evaluation otherwise 
required or permitted under this title, the Secretary may, through the 
use of grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts, conduct program 
evaluation.''.

SEC. 106. ALLOTMENT OF FUNDS.

Section 305 (42 U.S.C. 10405) is amended--
(1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
``(a) In General.--From the sums appropriated under section 303 and 
available for grants to States under section 306(a) for any fiscal 
year, each State (including Guam, American Samoa, the United States 
Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) 
shall be allotted for a grant under section 306(a), $600,000, with the 
remaining funds to be allotted to each State (other than Guam, American 
Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the 
Northern Mariana Islands) in an amount that bears the same ratio to 
such remaining funds as the population of such State bears to the 
population of all such States (excluding Guam, American Samoa, the 
United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana Islands).'';
(2) in subsection (e), by striking ``under section 314'' 
each place it appears and inserting ``under this title''; and
(3) by striking subsection (f).

SEC. 107. FORMULA GRANTS TO STATES.

Section 306 (42 U.S.C. 10406) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``dependents'' 
and inserting ``children and dependents''; and
(B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``Indians, 
members of Indian Tribes, or'' after ``who are''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``paragraph (5)'' 
and inserting ``section 302A'';
(B) by striking paragraphs (2), (3), (5), and (6);
(C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph 
(2); and
(D) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated--
(i) by striking ``(2) Match.--No'' and 
inserting the following:
``(2) Match.--
``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), 
no'';
(ii) by striking ``Indian tribe'' and 
inserting ``Indian Tribe''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive all or part 
of the matching requirement under this paragraph for 
any fiscal year for an eligible entity if the Secretary 
determines that applying the matching requirement would 
result in serious hardship or an inability to carry out 
the activities under this section.''.

SEC. 108. STATE APPLICATION.

Section 307 (42 U.S.C. 10407) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``tribally'' and inserting 
``Tribally''; and
(ii) by adding ``For purposes of section 
2007(c)(3) of the Omnibus Crime Control and 
Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 
10446(c)(3)), a State's application under this 
paragraph shall be deemed to be a `State 
plan'.'' at the end; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) by striking ``provide a 
description of'' and inserting 
``describe''; and
(II) by striking ``306(c)'' and 
inserting ``302A, 306(c),'';
(ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and 
inserting the following:
``(B) provide, with respect to funds described in 
paragraph (1)--
``(i) assurances that--
``(I) not more than 5 percent of 
such funds will be used for 
administrative costs; and
``(II) the remaining funds will be 
distributed to eligible entities as 
described in section 308(a) for 
approved activities as described in 
section 308(b); and
``(ii) a description of how the State, in 
the distribution of funds under section 308(a), 
will give special emphasis to the support of 
community-based projects of demonstrated 
effectiveness, that are carried out by 
nonprofit private organizations and that--
``(I) have as their primary purpose 
the provision of shelter for victims of 
family violence, domestic violence, and 
dating violence, and their children and 
dependents; or
``(II) provide counseling, 
advocacy, and self-help services to 
victims of family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence, and 
their children and dependents;'';
(iii) in subparagraph (C)--
(I) by inserting ``describe how,'' 
before ``in the case of'';
(II) by striking ``provide an 
assurance that there will be'' and 
inserting the following: ``the State 
will--
``(i) ensure''; and
(III) by inserting ``and'' after 
the semicolon;
(iv) in subparagraph (D)--
(I) by striking ``in the case of an 
application submitted by a State, 
provide an assurance that the State 
will'';
(II) by striking ``planning and 
monitoring'' and inserting ``planning, 
coordination, and monitoring'';
(III) by striking ``and the 
administration of the grant programs 
and projects'' and inserting ``, the 
administration of the grant programs 
and projects, and the establishment of 
a set of service standards and best 
practices for grantees, including 
service standards and best practices 
with cultural and legal relevance for 
Indian Tribes and cultural relevance 
for underserved racial and ethnic 
populations and other underserved 
populations''; and
(IV) by redesignating subparagraph 
(D) as clause (ii) and indenting 
appropriately;
(v) by redesignating subparagraphs (E), 
(F), and (G) as subparagraphs (D), (E), and 
(F), respectively;
(vi) in subparagraph (D), as so 
redesignated, by striking ``to underserved 
populations'' and all that follows through the 
semicolon and inserting ``for individuals from 
underserved racial and ethnic populations, 
Tribal populations, and other underserved 
populations, in the State planning process, and 
how the State plan addresses the unmet needs of 
populations described in this subparagraph;'';
(vii) in subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F), 
as so redesignated, by striking ``Indian 
tribe'' each place it appears and inserting 
``Indian Tribe'';
(viii) in subparagraph (F), as so 
redesignated, by striking ``tribally'' and 
inserting ``Tribally'';
(ix) by inserting after subparagraph (F), 
as so redesignated, the following:
``(G) describe how activities and services provided 
by the State or Indian Tribe are designed and delivered 
to promote trauma-informed care, autonomy, and privacy 
for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and 
dating violence, and their children and dependents, 
including in the design and delivery of shelter;''; and
(x) in subparagraph (H)--
(I) by striking ``tribe'' and 
inserting ``Tribe''; and
(II) by inserting ``, remove, or 
exclude'' after ``bar''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``tribe'' each 
place it appears and inserting ``Tribe''; and
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in the heading, by striking ``tribal'' 
and inserting ``Tribal'';
(ii) by striking ``Indian tribes'' each 
place such term appears and inserting ``Indian 
Tribes''; and
(iii) by striking ``section 306(c)'' and 
inserting ``sections 302A and 306(c)''.

SEC. 109. SUBGRANTS AND USES OF FUNDS.

Section 308 (42 U.S.C. 10408) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``that is designed'' and inserting 
``that are designed''; and
(B) by striking ``dependents'' and inserting 
``children and dependents'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in subparagraph (B), by striking 
``developing safety plans'' and inserting 
``safety planning'';
(ii) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``, 
including for underserved racial and ethnic 
populations, persons with disabilities, and 
other underserved populations'' before the 
semicolon;
(iii) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) 
through (H) as subparagraphs (G) through (I), 
respectively;
(iv) by inserting after subparagraph (E) 
the following:
``(F) provision of shelter and supportive services 
to underserved populations;'';
(v) in subparagraph (H), as so 
redesignated--
(I) in clause (i), by striking 
``Federal and State'' and inserting 
``Federal, State, and local'';
(II) in clause (iii), by striking 
``, alcohol, and drug abuse'' and 
inserting ``and substance use 
disorder'';
(III) in clause (v), by striking 
``; and'' and inserting a semicolon;
(IV) by redesignating clause (vi) 
as clause (viii);
(V) by inserting after clause (v) 
the following:
``(vi) language assistance, including 
translation of written materials, telephonic, 
digital, and in-person interpreter services, 
for victims with limited English proficiency or 
victims with disabilities, including persons 
who are deaf or hard of hearing;
``(vii) services described in this 
subparagraph, provided in a manner that allows 
for the full participation of victims with 
disabilities, including providing information 
in alternative formats; and''; and
(VI) in clause (viii), as so 
redesignated, by striking ``; and'' and 
inserting a semicolon;
(vi) in subparagraph (I), as so 
redesignated, by striking the period at the end 
and inserting ``; and''; and
(vii) by adding at the end the following:
``(J) partnerships that enhance the design and 
delivery of services to victims and their children and 
dependents.'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``for the primary purpose 
of providing'' and inserting ``whose primary 
purpose is to provide'';
(ii) by inserting ``for the provision of 
such shelter and services, as described in 
paragraph (1)(A),'' before ``to adult and'';
(iii) by striking ``their dependents, as 
described in paragraph (1)(A)'' and inserting 
``their children and dependents'';
(iv) by striking ``supportive services and 
prevention services'' and inserting 
``supportive services or prevention services''; 
and
(v) by striking ``through (H)'' and 
inserting ``through (I)''; and
(C) by striking ``dependents'' each place it 
appears (other than in paragraph (1)(J)) and inserting 
``children and dependents'';
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``a local public agency, 
or'';
(ii) by striking ``dependents'' and 
inserting ``children and dependents''; and
(iii) by striking ``tribal organizations, 
and voluntary associations),'' and inserting 
``Tribal organizations, and voluntary 
associations) or a local public agency''; and
(B) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
``(2) an organization whose primary purpose is to provide 
culturally specific services to underserved racial and ethnic 
populations, Tribal communities, or other underserved 
populations, that does not have a documented history of work 
concerning family violence, domestic violence, or dating 
violence, but that is in partnership with an organization 
described in paragraph (1).''; and
(4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
``(d) Conditions.--Participation in supportive services under this 
title shall be voluntary. Receipt of the benefits of shelter described 
in subsection (b)(1)(A) shall not be conditioned upon the participation 
of the adult or youth, or their children or dependents, in any or all 
of the supportive services offered under this title.''.

SEC. 110. GRANTS FOR INDIAN TRIBES.

Section 309 (42 U.S.C. 10409) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``42 U.S.C. 14045d'' and inserting 
``34 U.S.C. 20126'';
(B) by striking ``tribal'' and inserting 
``Tribal'';
(C) by striking ``Indian tribes'' and inserting 
``Indian Tribes''; and
(D) by striking ``section 303(a)(2)(B)'' and 
inserting ``section 303 and made available'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``Indian tribe'' each place it 
appears and inserting ``Indian Tribe''; and
(B) by striking ``tribal organization'' each place 
it appears and inserting ``Tribal organization''; and
(3) in subsection (d), by striking ``306(c)'' and inserting 
``302A, 306(c),''.

SEC. 111. NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTERS AND TRAINING AND TECHNICAL 
ASSISTANCE CENTERS.

Section 310 (42 U.S.C. 10410) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by 
striking ``under this title and reserved under section 
303(a)(2)(C)'' and inserting ``under section 303 and 
made available to carry out this section'';
(B) in subparagraph (A)--
(i) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' 
and inserting a semicolon;
(ii) in clause (ii)--
(I) by striking ``7'' and inserting 
``11'';
(II) by striking ``domestic 
violence'' and inserting ``family 
violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence''; and
(III) by striking ``; and'' and 
inserting a semicolon; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(iii) an Alaska Native Tribal resource 
center on domestic violence, to reduce Tribal 
disparities; and
``(iv) a Native Hawaiian resource center on 
domestic violence, to reduce Native Hawaiian 
disparities; and''; and
(C) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by 
striking ``grants, to'' and inserting ``grants 
to entities that focus on other critical 
issues, such as'';
(ii) in clause (i)--
(I) by striking ``(including Alaska 
Native)''; and
(II) by striking ``subsection 
(b)(3)'' and inserting ``subsection 
(b)(5)''; and
(iii) by amending clause (ii) to read as 
follows:
``(ii) entities demonstrating expertise 
related to--
``(I) addressing the housing needs 
of family violence, domestic violence, 
or dating violence victims and their 
children and dependents;
``(II) developing leadership of 
advocates from underserved populations; 
or
``(III) addressing other emerging 
issues related to family violence, 
domestic violence, or dating 
violence.'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) in clause (i), by inserting 
``and dependents'' after ``children''; 
and
(II) in clause (ii), in the matter 
preceding subclause (I), by inserting 
``online'' after ``central''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) in clauses (i) and (ii)--
(aa) by striking ``tribes 
and tribal organizations'' each 
place it appears and inserting 
``Tribes and Tribal 
organizations''; and
(bb) by striking ``the 
tribes'' and inserting ``the 
Tribes'';
(II) in clause (i), by striking 
``42'' and all that follows through 
``3796gg-10 note'' and inserting ``34 
U.S.C. 10452 note'';
(III) in clause (ii), by striking 
``42'' and all that follows through 
``3796gg-10 note'' and inserting ``34 
U.S.C. 10452 note''; and
(IV) in clause (iii)--
(aa) by striking ``Native 
Hawaiians that'' and inserting 
``Native Hawaiians who''; and
(bb) by inserting ``the 
Office for Victims of Crime 
and'' after ``Human Services, 
and'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
(A)--
(I) by striking ``State and local 
domestic violence service providers'' 
and inserting ``support effective 
policy, practice, research, and cross 
systems collaboration''; and
(II) by striking ``enhancing 
domestic violence'' and inserting 
``enhancing family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking 
``which may include the response to the use of 
the self-defense plea by domestic violence 
victims and the issuance and use of protective 
orders'' and inserting ``including the issuance 
and use of protective orders, batterers' 
intervention programming, and responses to 
charged, incarcerated, and re-entering domestic 
violence victims'';
(iii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) by striking ``domestic 
violence'' and inserting ``family 
violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence''; and
(II) by striking ``dependents'' and 
inserting ``children'';
(iv) in subparagraph (C)--
(I) by striking ``of domestic 
violence'' each place it appears; and
(II) by inserting ``, and the 
response of domestic violence programs 
and other community organizations with 
respect to health advocacy and 
addressing health issues'' before the 
period;
(v) by amending subparagraph (D) to read as 
follows:
``(D) The response of mental health, substance use 
disorder, and domestic violence systems and programs 
and other related systems and programs, to victims of 
family violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence, and their children and dependents, who 
experience psychological trauma, or have mental health 
or substance use needs related to.'';
(vi) in subparagraph (E)--
(I) by striking ``enhancing 
domestic violence'' and inserting 
``enhancing family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence''; and
(II) by striking ``of domestic 
violence''; and
(vii) by adding at the end the following:
``(F) The response of family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence programs and related 
systems to victims who are underserved due to sexual 
orientation or gender identity, including expanding the 
capacity of organizations to better meet the needs of 
such victims.
``(G) The response of family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence programs, disability 
service providers, and related systems to victims with 
disabilities (including victims who acquire 
disabilities due to family violence, domestic violence, 
or dating violence), including--
``(i) extending community engagement 
efforts with persons with disabilities;
``(ii) enhancing and modifying services to 
better meet the needs of such victims, and of 
family violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence organizations, by expanding 
partnerships and conducting cross-training with 
disability service providers to make disability 
organizations more victim-centered and 
equitable;
``(iii) evaluating accessibility barriers 
in programs and shelter facilities and advising 
on how to make modifications to meet the needs 
of victims with disabilities; and
``(iv) promoting culturally and 
linguistically relevant responses for persons 
with disabilities.
``(H) Strengthening the organizational capacity of 
State Domestic Violence Coalitions and Tribal Domestic 
Violence Coalitions and of State (including 
territorial) and Tribal administrators who distribute 
funds under this title to community-based family 
violence, domestic violence, and dating violence 
programs, with the aim of better enabling such 
coalitions and administrators--
``(i) to collaborate and respond 
effectively to family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence;
``(ii) to meet the conditions and carry out 
the provisions of this title; and
``(iii) to implement best practices to meet 
the emerging needs of victims and their 
families, children, and dependents.'';
(C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph 
(5);
(D) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
``(3) Alaska native tribal resource center.--In accordance 
with subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall award a grant to an 
eligible entity for an Alaska Native Tribal resource center on 
domestic violence to reduce Tribal disparities, which shall--
``(A) offer a comprehensive array of technical 
assistance and training resources to Indian Tribes and 
Tribal organizations, specifically designed to enhance 
the capacity of the Tribes and organizations to respond 
to family violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence and the findings of section 901 and purposes 
in section 902 of the Violence Against Women and 
Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (34 
U.S.C. 10452 note);
``(B) coordinate all projects and activities with 
the national resource center described in paragraph 
(1)(B);
``(C) coordinate with the projects and activities 
of that center that involve working with non-Tribal, 
State, and local governments to enhance their capacity 
to understand the unique needs of Alaska Natives;
``(D) provide comprehensive community education and 
prevention initiatives relating to family violence, 
domestic violence, and dating violence in a culturally 
sensitive and relevant manner; and
``(E) coordinate activities with other Federal 
agencies, offices, and grantees that address the needs 
of Alaska Natives who experience family violence, 
domestic violence, and dating violence, including the 
Office of Justice Services of the Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, the Indian Health Service, and the Office for 
Victims of Crime and the Office on Violence Against 
Women of the Department of Justice.
``(4) Native hawaiian resource center.--In accordance with 
subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall award a grant to an 
eligible entity for a Native Hawaiian resource center on 
domestic violence to reduce Native Hawaiian disparities, which 
shall--
``(A) offer a comprehensive array of technical 
assistance and training resources to Native Hawaiian 
organizations, specifically designed to enhance the 
capacity of the Native Hawaiian organizations to 
respond to family violence, domestic violence, and 
dating violence;
``(B) coordinate all projects and other activities 
with the national resource center described in 
paragraph (1)(B);
``(C) coordinate all projects and other activities, 
with State and local governments, that involve working 
with the State and local governments, to enhance their 
capacity to understand the unique needs of Native 
Hawaiians;
``(D) provide comprehensive community education and 
prevention initiatives relating to family violence, 
domestic violence, and dating violence in a culturally 
sensitive and relevant manner; and
``(E) coordinate activities with other Federal 
agencies, offices, and grantees that address the needs 
of Native Hawaiians who experience family violence, 
domestic violence, and dating violence, including the 
Office for Victims of Crime and the Office on Violence 
Against Women of the Department of Justice.''; and
(E) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated--
(i) in subparagraphs (A) and (B)(i), by 
striking ``Indian tribes, tribal 
organizations'' each place it appears and 
inserting ``Indian Tribes, Tribal 
organizations'';
(ii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) by striking ``the tribes'' and 
inserting ``the Tribes''; and
(II) by striking ``nontribal'' and 
inserting ``non-Tribal''; and
(iii) by striking ``(including Alaska 
Natives)'' each place it appears; and
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
(A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting 
``(D), (F), or (H)''; and
(ii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read 
as follows:
``(B) includes on the board of directors or 
advisory committee and on the staff of such entity, 
individuals who are from domestic violence programs and 
who are geographically and culturally diverse'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``tribal organization'' 
each place it appears and inserting ``Tribal 
organization'';
(ii) by striking ``Indian tribes'' each 
place it appears and inserting ``Indian 
Tribes'';
(iii) by striking ``domestic violence'' 
each place it appears and inserting ``family 
violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence'';
(iv) in subparagraphs (A) and (B), by 
striking ``42 U.S.C. 3796gg-10 note'' each 
place it appears and inserting ``34 U.S.C. 
10452 note''; and
(v) in subparagraph (B), by striking 
``tribally'' and inserting ``Tribally'';
(C) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking 
``community'' and inserting ``population''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B)(ii)--
(I) by inserting ``geographically 
diverse'' before ``advocates''; and
(II) by striking ``from across the 
Nation'';
(D) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph 
(6);
(E) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
``(4) Alaska native tribal resource center on domestic 
violence.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection 
(b)(3), an entity shall be a Tribal organization, or a 
nonprofit private organization that focuses primarily on issues 
of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence 
within Indian Tribes, in Alaska that submits information to the 
Secretary demonstrating--
``(A) experience working with Indian Tribes, and 
Tribal organizations, in Alaska to respond to family 
violence, domestic violence, and dating violence and 
the findings of section 901 of the Violence Against 
Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 
2005 (34 U.S.C. 10452 note);
``(B) experience providing Indian Tribes, and 
Tribal organizations, in Alaska with assistance in 
developing Tribally based prevention and intervention 
services addressing family violence, domestic violence, 
and dating violence and safety for American Indian and 
Alaska Native women consistent with the purposes of 
section 902 of the Violence Against Women and 
Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (34 
U.S.C. 10452 note);
``(C) strong support for the entity's designation 
as the Alaska Native Tribal resource center on domestic 
violence from advocates working with Indian Tribes in 
Alaska to address family violence, domestic violence, 
and dating violence and the safety of Alaska Native 
women;
``(D) a record of demonstrated effectiveness in 
assisting Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations, in 
Alaska with prevention and intervention services 
addressing family violence, domestic violence, and 
dating violence; and
``(E) the capacity to serve geographically diverse 
Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations, in Alaska.
``(5) Native hawaiian resource center.--To be eligible to 
receive a grant under subsection (b)(4), an entity shall be a 
Native Hawaiian organization, or a nonprofit private 
organization that focuses primarily on issues of family 
violence, domestic violence, and dating violence within the 
Native Hawaiian community, that submits information to the 
Secretary demonstrating--
``(A) experience working with Native Hawaiian 
organizations to respond to family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence;
``(B) experience providing Native Hawaiian 
organizations with assistance in developing prevention 
and intervention services addressing family violence, 
domestic violence, and dating violence and safety for 
Native Hawaiian women;
``(C) strong support for the entity's designation 
as the Native Hawaiian resource center on domestic 
violence from advocates working with Native Hawaiian 
organizations to address family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence and the safety of Native 
Hawaiian women;
``(D) a record of demonstrated effectiveness in 
assisting Native Hawaiian organizations with prevention 
and intervention services addressing family violence, 
domestic violence, and dating violence; and
``(E) the capacity to serve geographically diverse 
Native Hawaiian communities and organizations.''; and
(F) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
(A), by striking ``subsection (b)(3)'' and 
inserting ``subsection (b)(5)''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) by striking ``(including Alaska 
Natives)''; and
(II) by striking ``Indian tribe, 
tribal organization'' and inserting 
``Indian Tribe, Tribal organization''.

SEC. 112. GRANTS TO STATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITIONS.

Section 311 (42 U.S.C. 10411) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``section 
303(a)(2)(D)'' and inserting ``section 303 and made available 
to carry out this section'';
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
striking ``shall include'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by inserting ``, and evidence-informed 
prevention of,'' after ``comprehensive 
responses to''; and
(ii) by striking ``working with local'' and 
inserting ``shall include--
``(A) working with local'';
(C) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as 
subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively, and adjusting 
the margins accordingly;
(D) in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1), as so 
redesignated--
(i) by striking ``dependents'' and 
inserting ``children and dependents''; and
(ii) by adding ``and'' after the semicolon;
(E) by inserting after subparagraph (C) of 
paragraph (1), as so redesignated, the following:
``(D) collaborating with, as applicable for the 
State, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations (or 
Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian groups or communities) 
to address the needs of Indian (including Alaska 
Native) or Native Hawaiian victims of family violence, 
domestic violence, or dating violence, as applicable in 
the State; and'';
(F) in paragraph (4)--
(i) by striking ``collaborating with and 
providing'' and inserting ``may include--
``(A) collaborating with and providing''; and
(ii) by striking ``, mental health'' and 
inserting ``(including mental health and 
substance use disorders)'';
(G) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph 
(2);
(H) in paragraph (6), by redesignating 
subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), 
respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly;
(I) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (7) as 
subparagraphs (B) through (D), respectively, and 
adjusting the margins accordingly;
(J) in clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph 
(2), as so redesignated, by striking ``child abuse is 
present;'' and inserting ``there is a co-occurrence of 
child abuse; and'';
(K) by striking paragraph (8); and
(L) in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (2), as so 
redesignated, by striking ``; and'' and inserting a 
period;
(3) by striking subsection (e);
(4) by redesignating subsections (f) through (h) as 
subsections (e) through (g), respectively; and
(5) in subsection (g), as so redesignated, by striking 
``Indian tribes and tribal organizations'' and inserting 
``Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations''.

SEC. 113. GRANTS TO TRIBAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITIONS.

The Act (42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq.) is amended by inserting after 
section 311 the following:

``SEC. 311A. GRANTS TO TRIBAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITIONS.

``(a) Grants Authorized.--Beginning with fiscal year 2027, out of 
amounts appropriated under section 303 and made available to carry out 
this section for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants to 
eligible entities in accordance with this section.
``(b) Eligible Entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant under 
this section, an entity shall be a Tribal Domestic Violence Coalition 
that provides services to Indian Tribes.
``(c) Application.--Each Tribal Domestic Violence Coalition 
desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the 
Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information 
as the Secretary may require. The application submitted by the 
coalition for the grant shall provide documentation of the coalition's 
work, demonstrating that the coalition--
``(1) meets all the applicable requirements set forth in 
this section; and
``(2) has the ability to conduct all activities described 
in this section, as indicated by--
``(A) a documented experience in administering 
Federal grants to conduct the activities described in 
subsection (d); or
``(B) a documented history of activities to further 
the purposes of this section set forth in subsection 
(d).
``(d) Use of Funds.--A Tribal Domestic Violence Coalition eligible 
under subsection (b) that receives a grant under this section may use 
the grant funds for administration and operation to further the 
purposes of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence 
intervention and prevention activities, including--
``(1) working with local Tribal family violence, domestic 
violence, or dating violence service programs and providers of 
direct services to encourage appropriate and comprehensive 
responses to family violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence against adults or youth within the Indian Tribes 
served, including providing training and technical assistance 
and conducting Tribal needs assessments;
``(2) participating in planning and monitoring the 
distribution of subgrants and subgrant funds within the State 
under section 308(a);
``(3) working in collaboration with Tribal service 
providers and community-based organizations to address the 
needs of victims of family violence, domestic violence, and 
dating violence, and their children and dependents;
``(4) collaborating with, and providing information to, 
entities in such fields as housing, health care (including 
mental health and substance use disorder care), social welfare, 
education, and law enforcement to support the development and 
implementation of effective policies;
``(5) supporting the development and implementation of 
effective policies, protocols, legislation, codes, and programs 
that address the safety and support needs of adult and youth 
Tribal victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating 
violence;
``(6) encouraging appropriate responses to cases of family 
violence, domestic violence, or dating violence against adults 
or youth, by working with Tribal, State, and Federal judicial 
agencies and law enforcement agencies;
``(7) working with Tribal, State, and Federal judicial 
agencies, including family law judges, criminal court judges, 
child protective service agencies, and children's advocates to 
develop appropriate responses to child custody and visitation 
issues--
``(A) in cases of child exposure to family 
violence, domestic violence, or dating violence; or
``(B) in cases in which--
``(i) family violence, domestic violence, 
or dating violence is present; and
``(ii) child abuse is present;
``(8) providing information to the public about prevention 
of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence 
within Indian Tribes;
``(9) assisting Indian Tribes' participation in, and 
attendance of, Federal and State consultations on family 
violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, including 
consultations mandated by the Violence Against Women Act of 
1994 (title IV of Public Law 103-322; 108 Stat.1902), the 
Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101 et seq.), or this 
title; and
``(10) providing services described in section 308(b) to 
victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence.
``(e) Reallocation.--If, at the end of the sixth month of any 
fiscal year for which sums are appropriated under section 303 and made 
available to carry out this section, a portion of the available amount 
has not been awarded to Tribal Domestic Violence Coalitions for grants 
under this section because of the failure of such coalitions to meet 
the requirements for such grants, then the Secretary shall award such 
portion, in equal shares, to Tribal Domestic Violence Coalitions that 
meet such requirements.''.

SEC. 114. SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR ABUSED PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN.

Section 312 (42 U.S.C. 10412) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``service programs and 
community-based programs to prevent future 
domestic violence by addressing, in an 
appropriate manner, the needs of children'' and 
inserting ``service programs and culturally 
specific community-based programs to serve 
children and youth''; and
(ii) by inserting ``, and to support the 
caregiving capacity of adult victims'' before 
the period; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the first sentence, by striking ``of 
not more than 2 years'' and inserting ``of 3 
years''; and
(ii) in the second sentence, by striking 
``of not more than 2 years'' and inserting ``of 
2 years'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by inserting ``or State domestic violence 
services'' after ``local'';
(B) by inserting ``a culturally specific 
organization,'' after ``associations),'';
(C) by striking ``tribal organization'' and 
inserting ``Tribal organization'';
(D) by inserting ``adult and child'' after 
``serving''; and
(E) by striking ``and their children'';
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) a description of how the entity will prioritize the 
safety of, and confidentiality of information about adult and 
child victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating 
violence;'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``developmentally 
appropriate and age-appropriate services, and 
culturally and linguistically appropriate services, to 
the victims and children; and'' and inserting ``trauma-
informed, developmentally appropriate, age-appropriate, 
and culturally and linguistically appropriate services 
to children and youth and their adult caregivers;'';
(C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``appropriate and 
relevant to the unique needs of children exposed to 
family violence, domestic violence, or dating 
violence.'' and inserting the following: ``that--
``(i) is relevant to the unique needs of 
children and youth exposed to family violence, 
domestic violence, or dating violence;
``(ii) provides for the safety of children, 
youth, and their non-abusing parents; and
``(iii) improves the interventions, 
delivery of services, and treatments provided 
for such children, youth, and families; and''; 
and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) a description of prevention activities targeting 
child and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, 
or dating violence.'';
(4) in subsection (d)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
striking ``community-based program described in 
subsection (a)'' and inserting ``culturally specific 
community-based program'';
(B) in paragraph (1)(A)--
(i) by striking ``victims of family 
violence, domestic violence, or dating violence 
and their children'' and inserting ``child, 
youth and adult victims of family violence, 
domestic violence, or dating violence''; and
(ii) by inserting ``or the health system'' 
before the semicolon; and
(C) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (B), by striking 
``community-based organizations serving victims 
of family violence, domestic violence, or 
dating violence or children exposed to family 
violence, domestic violence, or dating 
violence'' and inserting ``health, education, 
or other community-based organizations serving 
adult and child victims of family violence, 
domestic violence, or dating violence''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (C)--
(I) by inserting ``and youth'' 
after ``for children''; and
(II) by inserting ``health,'' after 
``transportation,''; and
(5) in subsection (e)--
(A) by inserting ``shall participate in an 
evaluation and'' after ``under this section''; and
(B) by striking ``contain an evaluation of'' and 
inserting ``including information on''.

SEC. 115. NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE GRANT.

Section 313 (42 U.S.C. 10413) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``telephone hotline'' and inserting 
``telephonic hotline and digital services'';
(B) by striking ``a hotline that provides'' and 
inserting ``a hotline and digital services that 
provide''; and
(C) by inserting before the period at the end of 
the second sentence the following: ``, and that provide 
information about healthy relationships for adults and 
youth'';
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
(A), by inserting ``and digital services'' 
after ``hotline'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking 
``hotline personnel'' and all that follows 
through ``by the hotline'' and inserting 
``advocacy personnel'';
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking 
``hotline personnel'' and inserting ``advocacy 
personnel'';
(iv) in subparagraphs (D) and (F), by 
inserting ``and digital services'' after 
``hotline'' each place such term appears;
(v) in subparagraph (E)--
(I) by striking ``non-English 
speaking callers'' and inserting 
``callers and digital services users 
with limited English proficiency''; and
(II) by striking ``hotline 
personnel'' and inserting ``advocacy 
personnel'';
(vi) in subparagraph (F), by striking 
``hearing impairments; and'' and inserting 
``disabilities, including individuals who are 
deaf or hard of hearing or are blind or have 
visual impairments, and for training hotline 
and digital services personnel in assisting 
persons with disabilities when those persons 
are accessing the hotline and digital 
services;''; and
(vii) in subparagraph (G), by striking 
``youth victims'' and all that follows and 
inserting ``youth victims of family violence, 
domestic violence, and dating violence, which 
plan may be carried out through a national 
youth dating violence hotline and other digital 
services and resources'';
(B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, digital 
services,'' after ``hotline'';
(C) by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows:
``(5) demonstrate the ability to--
``(A) provide information and referrals for 
individuals contacting the hotline or using digital 
services;
``(B) directly connect callers or assist digital 
services users in connecting to service providers; and
``(C) employ crisis interventions meeting the 
standards of family violence, domestic violence, and 
dating violence providers;'';
(D) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (8) as 
paragraphs (7) through (9), respectively;
(E) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:
``(6) demonstrate the ability to provide information about 
healthy relationships for adults and youth;''; and
(F) in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by 
striking ``306(c)(5)'' and inserting ``302A(b)''; and
(3) in subsection (e)--
(A) in the heading, by inserting ``and Digital 
Services'' after ``Hotline'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``telephone hotline'' and 
inserting ``telephonic hotline and digital 
services''; and
(ii) by striking ``and assistance to 
adult'' and inserting ``for the benefit of 
adult''; and
(C) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
(A), by inserting ``and digital services'' 
after ``hotline'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking 
``toll-free telephone line'' and inserting 
``24-hour toll-free telephone line and an 
internet service provider for operating digital 
services in accessible formats including TTY 
and interpreter services, where applicable'' 
before the semicolon;
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``, 
provide counseling and referral services for 
callers on a 24-hour-a-day basis, and directly 
connect callers'' and inserting ``and digital 
services contacts, provide counseling, healthy 
relationship information, and referral services 
for callers and digital services users, on a 
24-hour-a-day basis, and directly connect 
callers and digital services users'';
(iv) in subparagraph (C), by inserting 
``and digital services users'' after 
``callers'';
(v) in subparagraph (D)--
(I) by inserting ``and digital 
services'' after ``hotline''; and
(II) by inserting ``and, as 
appropriate, in accessible formats, 
including formats compliant with the 
most recent Web Content Accessibility 
Guidelines or successor guideline as 
applicable'' after ``users'';
(vi) in subparagraph (E), by striking 
``underserved populations and individuals with 
disabilities'' and inserting ``underserved 
racial and ethnic populations, Tribal 
populations, persons with disabilities, and 
other underserved populations, by ensuring 
access to the hotline and digital services 
through accommodations and training of advocacy 
personal'';
(vii) in subparagraph (F), by striking 
``teen dating violence hotline'' and inserting 
``hotline or digital services''; and
(viii) in subparagraph (H), by inserting 
``or digital services provider'' after 
``hotline operator'' each place it appears.

SEC. 116. NATIONAL INDIAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE GRANT.

(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to increase the 
availability of information and assistance to Indian adult and youth 
victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, 
family and household members of such victims, and individuals affected 
by such victimization by supporting a national, toll-free telephonic 
and digital hotline to provide services that are--
(1) informed of Federal Indian law and Tribal laws 
impacting Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, 
or dating violence;
(2) culturally appropriate to Indian adult and youth 
victims; and
(3) developed in cooperation with victim services offered 
by Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
(b) Grant Program.--The Act (42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq.) is amended by 
inserting after section 313 the following:

``SEC. 313A. NATIONAL INDIAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE GRANT.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall award a grant to a Tribal 
organization or private, nonprofit entity to maintain the ongoing 
operation of a 24-hour, national, toll-free telephonic hotline and 
digital services to provide information and assistance to Indian adult 
and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating 
violence, family and household members of such victims, and other 
individuals affected by such victimization.
``(b) Term.--The Secretary shall award a grant under this section 
for a period of not more than 5 years.
``(c) Conditions on Payment.--The provision of payments under a 
grant awarded under this section shall be subject to annual approval by 
the Secretary and subject to the availability of appropriations for 
each fiscal year to make the payments.
``(d) Eligibility.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this 
section, an entity shall be a Tribal organization or a nonprofit 
private organization that focuses primarily on issues of family 
violence, domestic violence, and dating violence as it relates to 
American Indians and Alaska Natives, and submit an application to the 
Secretary that shall--
``(1) contain such agreements, assurances, and information, 
be in such form, and be submitted in such manner, as the 
Secretary shall prescribe;
``(2) include a complete description of the applicant's 
plan for the operation of a national Indian domestic violence 
hotline and digital services, including descriptions of--
``(A) the training program for advocacy personnel, 
including training on the provision of culturally 
appropriate services, Federal Indian law and Tribal 
laws impacting Indian victims of family violence, 
domestic violence, or dating violence, and resources 
and referrals for such victims;
``(B) the qualifications of the applicant and the 
hiring criteria and qualifications for advocacy 
personnel, to ensure that hotline advocates and other 
personnel have demonstrated knowledge of Indian legal, 
social, and cultural issues, to ensure that the unique 
needs of Indian callers and users of digital services 
are met;
``(C) the methods for the creation, maintenance, 
and updating of a resource database of culturally 
appropriate victim services and resources available 
from Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations;
``(D) a plan for publicizing the availability of 
the national Indian hotline and digital services to 
Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, 
and dating violence;
``(E) a plan for providing service to callers and 
digital services users with limited English 
proficiency, including service through advocacy 
personnel who have non-English language capability;
``(F) a plan for facilitating access to hotline and 
digital services by persons with disabilities, 
including individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing 
or are blind or have visual impairments, and for 
training hotline and digital services personnel in 
assisting persons with disabilities when those persons 
are accessing the hotline and digital services; and
``(G) a plan for providing assistance and referrals 
to Indian youth victims of family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence, which plan may be 
carried out through a national Indian youth dating 
violence hotline and other digital services and 
resources;
``(3) demonstrate recognized expertise providing services, 
including information on healthy relationships and referrals 
for Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or 
dating violence and coordinating services with Indian Tribes or 
Tribal organizations;
``(4) demonstrate support from Indian victim services 
programs, Tribal Domestic Violence Coalitions and Tribal 
grantees under this title;
``(5) demonstrate capacity and the expertise to maintain a 
domestic violence hotline, digital services and a comprehensive 
database of service providers from Indian Tribes or Tribal 
organizations;
``(6) demonstrate compliance with nondisclosure 
requirements as described in section 302A(b) and following 
comprehensive quality assurance practices; and
``(7) contain such other information as the Secretary may 
require.
``(e) Indian Hotline Activities.--
``(1) In general.--An entity that receives a grant under 
this section shall use funds made available through the grant 
for the purpose described in subsection (a), consistent with 
paragraph (2).
``(2) Activities.--In establishing and operating the 
hotline and digital services, the entity--
``(A) shall contract with a carrier for the use of 
a 24-hour toll-free telephone line and an internet 
service provider for operating digital services in 
accessible formats including TTY and interpreter 
services, where applicable;
``(B) shall employ, train (including providing 
technology training), and supervise personnel to answer 
incoming calls and digital services contacts, provide 
counseling, healthy relationship information, and 
referral services for Indian callers and digital 
services users on a 24-hour-a-day basis, directly 
connect callers, and assist digital services users in 
connecting to service providers;
``(C) shall assemble and maintain a database of 
information relating to services for Indian victims of 
family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence 
to which Indian callers or digital services users may 
be referred, including information on the availability 
of shelter and supportive services for victims of 
family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence;
``(D) shall widely publicize the hotline and 
digital services (and, as appropriate, in accessible 
formats, including formats compliant with the most 
recent Web Content Accessibility Guidelines or 
successor guideline as applicable) throughout Indian 
Tribes and communities, including--
``(i) national and regional member 
organizations of Indian Tribes;
``(ii) Tribal domestic violence services 
programs; and
``(iii) Tribal nonprofit victim service 
providers;
``(E) at the discretion of the hotline operator or 
digital services provider, may provide--
``(i) appropriate assistance and referrals 
for family and household members of Indian 
victims of family violence, domestic violence, 
or dating violence, and Indians affected by the 
victimization described in subsection (a); and
``(ii) assistance, or referrals for 
counseling or intervention, for identified 
Indian perpetrators, including self-identified 
perpetrators, of family violence, domestic 
violence, or dating violence, but shall not be 
required to provide such assistance or 
referrals in any circumstance in which the 
hotline operator or digital services provider 
fears the safety of a victim may be impacted by 
an abuser or suspected abuser.
``(f) Reports and Evaluation.--The entity receiving a grant under 
this section shall submit a report to the Secretary at such time as 
shall be reasonably required by the Secretary. Such report shall 
describe the activities that have been carried out with such grant 
funds, contain an evaluation of the effectiveness of such activities, 
and provide such additional information as the Secretary may reasonably 
require.''.

SEC. 117. ADDITIONAL GRANT PROGRAMS.

The Act (42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq.) is amended by inserting after 
section 313A, as added by this Act, the following:

``SEC. 313B. GRANTS FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.

``(a) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this section to provide grants 
to assist communities in mobilizing and organizing resources in support 
of effective and sustainable programs to prevent and address family 
violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, experienced by 
underserved populations.
``(b) Planning and Implementation Grants.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the 
Director of the Family Violence Prevention and Services 
Program, shall award grants to eligible entities to assist in 
capacity building for, or planning, developing, or implementing 
of, culturally and linguistically appropriate, community-driven 
strategies to prevent and intervene in family violence, 
domestic violence, and dating violence, in underserved 
populations.
``(2) Eligible entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant 
under this subsection, an entity shall be--
``(A) a population-specific organization--
``(i) that has demonstrated experience and 
expertise in providing population-specific 
services in the relevant underserved 
populations; or
``(ii) that is working in partnership with 
a victim service provider or domestic violence 
or sexual assault coalition; or
``(B) a victim service provider that is offering 
population-specific services for a specific underserved 
population.
``(3) Application.--An entity seeking a grant under this 
subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such 
time, in such manner, and containing such information as the 
Secretary may require. Such application shall include a 
description of the targeted underserved population to be served 
under the grant and how grant funds will be used in accordance 
with this subsection.
``(4) Use of funds.--An entity that receives a grant under 
this subsection--
``(A) shall use the grant funds to support the 
capacity building, planning, developing, or 
implementing of programs for the targeted underserved 
population that--
``(i) utilize community-driven intervention 
and prevention strategies that address the 
barriers to access to family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence services;
``(ii) raise awareness of family violence, 
domestic violence, and dating violence; and
``(iii) promote community engagement in the 
prevention of family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence; and
``(B) may use the grant funds to--
``(i)(I) expand collaboration with 
community partners that can provide appropriate 
assistance to the targeted underserved 
populations; and
``(II) establish linkages with national, 
State, Tribal, or local public and private 
partners, which may include community health 
workers, advocacy organizations, and policy 
organizations;
``(ii) develop and implement community 
engagement strategies, including the 
establishment of community working groups;
``(iii) conduct a needs assessment of a 
targeted underserved population to determine 
the barriers to access described in 
subparagraph (A)(i) and factors contributing to 
such barriers, using input from the targeted 
underserved population;
``(iv) procure or participate in evidence-
based training and technical assistance for 
program development, implementation, 
evaluation, and other programmatic issues;
``(v) identify or implement promising 
intervention and prevention strategies;
``(vi) develop a plan, with the input of 
the targeted underserved population, that 
includes strategies for--
``(I) implementing intervention and 
prevention strategies that demonstrate 
potential for addressing the barriers 
to access, raising awareness of family 
violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence, and promoting community 
engagement in the prevention of family 
violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence, within targeted underserved 
populations;
``(II) identifying other sources of 
revenue (besides funds appropriated to 
carry out this section) and integrating 
current and proposed funding sources to 
ensure long-term sustainability of the 
program carried out by the eligible 
entity under this subsection; and
``(III) conducting evaluations, 
including collecting data and measuring 
progress toward addressing family 
violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence, or towards raising awareness 
of family violence, domestic violence, 
and dating violence, in targeted 
underserved populations;
``(vii) implement a plan described in 
clause (vi);
``(viii) collect, analyze, or interpret 
data appropriate for monitoring and evaluating 
the program carried out under this subsection, 
which may include collaboration with academic 
or other appropriate institutions;
``(ix) collaborate with appropriate 
partners to disseminate information gained from 
the program to expand the reach of the 
information;
``(x) develop policy initiatives for 
systems change to address the barriers 
described in subparagraph (A)(i) or the 
awareness issues described in subparagraph 
(A)(ii); and
``(xi) conduct an evaluation of the 
capacity building, planning, development, or 
implementation activities conducted using the 
grant funds.
``(5) Duration.--The period during which payments may be 
made under a grant under this subsection shall not exceed 5 
years, except in a case in which the Secretary determines that 
extraordinary circumstances exist.
``(c) Evaluation Grants, Agreements, and Contracts.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall award grants or 
enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with eligible 
entities that have received a grant under subsection (b) for 
the purpose of additional data analysis (in addition to the 
analysis described in subsection (b)(4)(B)(viii)), program 
evaluation, which may include evaluating the process used by 
the program and evaluating the program outcome measures, and 
dissemination of findings.
``(2) Eligible entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant 
or to enter into a cooperative agreement or contract under this 
subsection, an entity shall be an organization that--
``(A) has received a grant under subsection (b); 
and
``(B) is working in collaboration with an entity 
specializing in program evaluation.
``(3) Application.--An entity seeking a grant, cooperative 
agreement, or contract under this subsection shall submit an 
application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and 
containing such information as the Secretary may require.
``(d) Nonsupplantation.--Funds provided under this section shall be 
used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State, and local 
public funds expended to provide services and activities that promote 
the purposes of this section.
``(e) Technical Assistance, Evaluation, and Monitoring.--
``(1) In general.--Of the amounts appropriated under 
section 303(e) for each fiscal year--
``(A) up to 5 percent may be used by the Secretary 
for evaluation, monitoring, and other administration 
under this section; and
``(B) up to 3 percent may be used by the Secretary 
for technical assistance under paragraph (2).
``(2) Technical assistance provided by grantees.--The 
Secretary shall enable recipients of grants under subsection 
(b) to share (including through conferences) best practices, 
evaluation results, reports, and other pertinent information 
regarding the programs and projects funded under this section 
with other entities serving underserved populations.
``(3) Reports.--Each entity receiving funds under this 
section shall file a report at such times as requested by the 
Secretary describing the activities that have been carried out 
with funds under this section and providing such additional 
information as the Secretary may require.

``SEC. 313C. GRANTS TO ENHANCE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES.

``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of 
the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program, shall establish a 
grant program to establish or enhance culturally specific services for 
victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence from 
underserved racial and ethnic populations and other underserved 
populations.
``(b) Purposes.--
``(1) In general.--The purposes of the grant program under 
this section are to--
``(A) develop and support innovative culturally 
specific community-based programs to enhance access to 
shelter or supportive services to further the purposes 
of family violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence intervention and prevention for all victims of 
family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence 
from underserved racial and ethnic populations and 
other underserved populations, who face obstacles to 
using more traditional services and resources;
``(B) strengthen the capacity and further the 
leadership development of individuals in underserved 
racial and ethnic populations and other underserved 
populations, to address family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence in their communities; and
``(C) promote strategic partnership development and 
collaboration, including with health programs, early 
childhood programs, economic support programs, schools, 
child welfare programs, workforce development programs, 
domestic violence programs, other community-based 
programs, faith-based programs, and youth programs, in 
order to further a public health approach to addressing 
family violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence.
``(2) Use of funds.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall award grants 
to eligible entities for programs for the targeted 
populations to establish or enhance family violence, 
domestic violence, and dating violence intervention and 
prevention efforts that address distinctive culturally 
specific responses to family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence in underserved racial and 
ethnic populations and other underserved populations.
``(B) New programs.--In carrying out this section, 
the Secretary may award initial planning and capacity 
building grants to eligible entities that are 
establishing new programs in order to support the 
planning and development of culturally specific 
programs.
``(C) Competitive basis.--The Secretary shall 
ensure that grants are awarded under this section, to 
the extent practical, only on a competitive basis, and 
that a grant is awarded for a proposal only if the 
proposal has been recommended for such an award through 
a process of peer review.
``(D) Technical assistance.--Up to 5 percent of 
funds appropriated under section 303 and made available 
to carry out this section for a fiscal year shall be 
available for training and technical assistance to be 
used by the grantees to access evidence-based training 
and technical assistance, including from centers 
described in section 310, regarding the provision of 
effective culturally specific, community-based services 
for underserved racial and ethnic populations and other 
underserved populations.
``(c) Eligible Entities.--To be eligible for a grant under this 
section, an entity shall be a private nonprofit, nongovernmental 
organization that is--
``(1) a community-based organization whose primary purpose 
is providing culturally specific services to victims of family 
violence, domestic violence, and dating violence from 
underserved racial and ethnic populations and other underserved 
populations; or
``(2) a community-based organization whose primary purpose 
is providing culturally specific services to individuals from 
underserved racial and ethnic populations and other underserved 
populations, that can partner with an organization having 
demonstrated expertise in serving victims of family violence, 
domestic violence, and dating violence.
``(d) Cultural Competency of Services.--The Secretary shall ensure 
that information and services provided pursuant to this section are 
provided in the language, educational context, and cultural context 
that is most appropriate for the individuals for whom the information 
and services are intended.
``(e) Grant Period.--The Secretary shall award grants under this 
section for a 3-year period, with a possible extension of another 2 
years to further implementation of the projects under the grant.
``(f) Nonexclusivity.--Nothing in this section shall be interpreted 
to exclude linguistically and culturally specific community-based 
entities from applying for other sources of funding available under 
this title.
``(g) Reports and Evaluation.--Each entity receiving funds under 
this section shall file a performance report at such times as requested 
by the Secretary describing the activities that have been carried out 
with such grant funds and providing such additional information as the 
Secretary may require.''.

SEC. 118. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ENHANCEMENT AND LEADERSHIP.

Section 314 (42 U.S.C. 10414) is amended to read as follows:

``SEC. 314. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ENHANCEMENT AND LEADERSHIP.

``(a) Purpose.--The purposes of this section are--
``(1) to continue efforts to build evidence for effective 
primary and secondary prevention practices, programs, and 
policies, that reduce and end family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence; and
``(2) to advance primary and secondary prevention efforts 
related to family violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence, through the establishment, operation, and maintenance 
of State, Tribal, and local community projects.
``(b) Programs Authorized.--From the amounts appropriated under 
section 303(d), the Secretary shall provide--
``(1) grants or cooperative agreements under subsection (c) 
to eligible coalitions to build organizational capacity and 
leadership for primary and secondary prevention of family 
violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, including 
work with other systems central to prevention at the State, 
Tribal, and local levels;
``(2) grants or cooperative agreements under subsection (d) 
to eligible entities to--
``(A) implement and test innovative family 
violence, domestic violence, and dating violence 
prevention models, particularly models for those 
programs serving culturally specific or traditionally 
underserved populations; and
``(B) scale up family violence, domestic violence, 
and dating violence prevention models with promising or 
demonstrated evidence of effectiveness; and
``(3) grants under subsection (e) to eligible entities to 
expand the capacity of communities and systems to engage in 
effective primary and secondary prevention efforts related to 
family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence.
``(c) Grants or Cooperative Agreements To Build Primary and 
Secondary Prevention Capacity of Domestic Violence Coalitions.--
``(1) Eligibility.--To be eligible to receive a grant or 
cooperative agreement under this subsection, an entity shall be 
a State Domestic Violence Coalition or Tribal Domestic Violence 
Coalition.
``(2) Application.--An eligible coalition seeking a grant 
or cooperative agreement under this subsection shall submit an 
application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and 
containing such information as the Secretary may require, 
including a demonstration of the coalition's prevention work 
and ability to conduct the activities described in paragraph 
(3).
``(3) Use of funds.--A coalition that receives a grant or 
cooperative agreement under this subsection--
``(A) shall use the grant or cooperative agreement 
funds to--
``(i) build the coalition's organizational 
and leadership capacity to advance evidence-
informed primary and secondary prevention of 
family violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence;
``(ii) provide prevention-focused training, 
technical assistance, peer learning 
opportunities, and other support to local 
domestic violence programs and other community-
based and culturally specific programs working 
to address family violence, domestic violence, 
and dating violence;
``(iii) provide training and advocacy to 
State, Tribal, and local public and private 
entities on how to prevent family violence, 
domestic violence, and dating violence; and
``(iv) support dissemination of prevention 
strategies and approaches throughout State, 
Tribal, or local communities; and
``(B) may use the grant or cooperative agreement 
funds to provide subgrants to local programs to support 
the dissemination of information and resources on 
primary and secondary prevention programs or 
initiatives.
``(4) Reports.--Each coalition receiving a grant or 
cooperative agreement under this subsection shall submit a 
report to the Secretary at such time as the Secretary requires. 
Such report shall describe the activities that have been 
carried out with the grant or cooperative agreement funds and 
the effectiveness of such activities, and provide such 
additional information as the Secretary may require.
``(d) Grants or Cooperative Agreement for Implementation, 
Evaluation, and Scaling of Primary and Secondary Prevention 
Strategies.--
``(1) Eligibility.--To be eligible to receive a grant or 
cooperative agreement under this subsection, an entity shall--
``(A) be a State Domestic Violence Coalition or 
Tribal Domestic Violence Coalition; and
``(B) include representatives of pertinent sectors 
of the local community to be served, which may 
include--
``(i) health care providers;
``(ii) State, Tribal, or local health 
departments serving the local community;
``(iii) the education community;
``(iv) the juvenile justice system;
``(v) family violence, domestic violence, 
or dating violence service program advocates;
``(vi) faith-based organizations;
``(vii) public human service entities;
``(viii) business leaders;
``(ix) civic leaders;
``(x) child and youth-serving 
organizations;
``(xi) community-based organizations whose 
primary purpose is to provide culturally 
appropriate services to underserved 
populations, such as underserved racial and 
ethnic populations; and
``(xii) other pertinent sectors.
``(2) Term.--Grants or cooperative agreements under this 
subsection shall be for a period of not more than 5 fiscal 
years.
``(3) Applications.--An entity that desires a grant or 
cooperative agreement under this subsection to carry out a 
project shall submit an application to the Secretary at such 
time, in such manner, and containing such information as the 
Secretary may require, which shall include the information 
described in each of the following subparagraphs:
``(A) A complete description of--
``(i) the prevention models and strategies 
to be implemented, tested, or scaled and 
partner organizations that will be implementing 
a project to prevent family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence;
``(ii) the coalition's strategy to prevent 
family violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence and the expected outcomes from the 
prevention activities to be carried out under 
the grant;
``(iii) the method to be used for 
identification and selection of project staff 
and a project evaluator; and
``(iv) the method to be used for 
identification and selection of a project 
council consisting of representatives of the 
community sectors listed in paragraph (1)(B).
``(B) A demonstration that the coalition--
``(i) has developed collaborative 
relationships with diverse communities, 
including organizations primarily serving 
culturally specific or other underserved 
populations; and
``(ii) has the capacity to carry out 
collaborative community initiatives to prevent 
family violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence.
``(C) Such other information, agreements, and 
assurances as the Secretary may require.
``(4) Geographical dispersion.--The Secretary shall award 
grants or cooperative agreements under this subsection to 
coalitions for States and Tribes that are geographically 
dispersed throughout the United States.
``(5) Use of funds.--
``(A) In general.--An entity that receives a grant 
or cooperative agreements under this subsection shall 
use the grant or cooperative agreement funds to--
``(i) establish, operate, maintain, and 
evaluate a project that involves a coordinated 
community response to reduce risk factors for 
family violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence perpetration and enhance protective 
factors to promote positive development and 
healthy relationships and communities; and
``(ii) if such a project shows promising or 
demonstrated evidence of effectiveness, scale 
up such project.
``(B) Requirements.--In establishing and operating 
a project under this paragraph, an entity shall--
``(i) utilize evidence-informed prevention 
project planning;
``(ii) recognize and address the needs of 
underserved populations, such as underserved 
racial and ethnic populations and persons with 
disabilities, through culturally specific 
responses; and
``(iii) expand family violence, domestic 
violence, and dating violence prevention and 
intervention strategies among local domestic 
violence programs and other community-based 
programs.
``(6) Reports.--
``(A) In general.--Each entity receiving a grant or 
cooperative agreement under this subsection shall 
submit a report to the Secretary at such time as the 
Secretary requires. Such report shall contain an 
evaluation that describes the activities that have been 
carried out with the grant or cooperative agreement 
funds and the effectiveness of such activities, and 
provide such additional information as the Secretary 
may require.
``(B) Publication.--The Secretary shall make the 
evaluation reports received under this paragraph 
publicly available on the Department of Health and 
Human Services website, and submit such reports to the 
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of 
the Senate and the Committee on Education and Workforce 
of the House of Representatives.
``(e) Grants To Expand Community-Based Prevention.--
``(1) Eligible entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant 
under this subsection, an entity shall--
``(A) be a private nonprofit, nongovernmental 
organization (which may include a faith-based or 
charitable organization) or a Tribal organization that 
is--
``(i) a community-based organization whose 
primary purpose is providing culturally 
specific services to underserved racial and 
ethnic populations or other underserved 
populations;
``(ii) a community-based organization with 
a program focused on serving youth or serving 
children and their parents or caregivers; or
``(iii) a community-based organization that 
offers legal services to help victims of family 
violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence and that works to serve the needs of 
underserved racial and ethnic populations, 
other underserved populations, youth, or 
children and their parents or caregivers; and
``(B) have a demonstrated record of serving victims 
of family violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence, or demonstrate a partnership with another 
organization that has such a record.
``(2) Application.--An entity seeking a grant under this 
subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such 
time, in such manner, and containing such information as the 
Secretary may require, including--
``(A) a description of how the entity will develop, 
expand, or replicate evidence-informed strategies and 
approaches for primary and secondary prevention efforts 
related to family violence, domestic violence, and 
dating violence in the community of the entity, 
including culturally and linguistically appropriate 
primary and secondary prevention programming;
``(B) documents that demonstrate that the entity 
meets all of the applicable requirements set forth in 
this subsection; and
``(C) a demonstration that the entity is able to 
appropriately conduct primary and secondary prevention 
efforts related to family violence, domestic violence, 
and dating violence.
``(3) Term.--
``(A) In general.--Except as provided in 
subparagraph (B), grants under this subsection shall be 
for a period of not more than 4 years.
``(B) Renewal.--The Secretary may renew a grant 
awarded under this subsection for one additional period 
of not more than 4 years if the Secretary determines 
that the eligible entity that has received such grant 
has been successful in meeting the objectives of the 
grant application submitted by the entity.
``(4) Use of funds.--An entity that receives a grant under 
this subsection shall use the grant funds to--
``(A) build the organizational capacity of the 
entity and enhance the leadership of the organization 
of the entity within the community to promote community 
engagement in, and advancement of, evidence-informed 
primary and secondary prevention efforts related to 
family violence, domestic violence, and dating 
violence;
``(B) promote strategic primary and secondary 
prevention partnership development, including between 
any domestic violence programs, health programs, early 
childhood programs, economic support programs, schools, 
child welfare programs, workforce development programs, 
culturally specific community-based organizations, 
faith-based programs, community-based organizations 
serving persons with disabilities, including 
individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and youth 
programs; and
``(C) support dissemination of strategies and 
approaches for primary and secondary prevention efforts 
related to family violence, domestic violence, and 
dating violence to States, territories, Tribal 
organizations, and Tribes.
``(5) Technical assistance.--An entity that receives a 
grant under this subsection may use not more than 5 percent of 
the funds awarded under this subsection to procure technical 
assistance from--
``(A) a list of providers approved by the 
Secretary; or
``(B) other grantees under this subsection.
``(f) Technical Assistance, Evaluation, and Monitoring.--The 
Secretary may use a portion of the funds appropriated to carry out this 
section to provide for the evaluation, monitoring, administration, and 
technical assistance of programs authorized under subsection (b).''.

TITLE II--TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION

SEC. 201. DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.

Section 1708(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-
7(c)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ``adolescents and projects'' and 
inserting ``adolescents, projects''; and
(B) by striking ``among adolescents'' and all that 
follows through the period and inserting ``among 
adolescents (particularly projects to reduce the 
incidence of teen dating violence), and projects to 
increase abuse awareness, education, and prevention.''; 
and
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$5,000,000 for fiscal 
year 1993, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 
fiscal years 1994 through 1997'' and inserting ``$10,000,000 
for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031''.

TITLE III--GENERAL PROVISIONS

SEC. 301. SEVERABILITY.

If any provision of this Act (including an amendment made by this 
Act) or the application of such provision to any person, entity, 
government, or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the 
remainder of this Act (including the amendments made by this Act), or 
the application of such provision to all other persons, entities, 
governments, or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.
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