To amend the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include the rural development voucher program as a covered housing program, and for other purposes.
VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2018
This bill amends the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) to include rural development housing voucher assistance provided by the Department of Agriculture as a covered housing program subject to VAWA protections (e.g., the prohibition on denial or termination of housing assistance based on the fact that an applicant or tenant is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking).
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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