S. 3693 · 109th Congress · enacted
A bill to make technical corrections to the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005.
Became Public Law No: 109-271.
Latest official action 2006-08-12 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Makes technical corrections and other amendments to the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (the Act) and other related federal legislation. (Sec. 1) Establishes as new short titles for specified provisions of the Act: (1) the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2005; and (2) the Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act of 2005. Delays the effective date of specified provisions of the Act until FY2007. Makes certain definitions and grant conditions in the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 applicable to provisions of the Act relating to crimes on campuses, outreach to underserved populations, and cultural services. Defines "tribal nonprofit organization" for purposes of the Act. Modifies universal grant conditions of the Act to qualify states for waivers of matching fund requirements based on demonstrated financial need. (Sec. 2) Extends the authorization of appropriations for sex offender management programs through FY2011. Amends federal criminal code provisions relating to domestic violence and stalking to modify the definition of "spouse or intimate partner." Eliminates provisions of the Act relating to training, technical assistance, and data collection for violence against women …
Congressional Research Service · 2006-08-12
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