Bill · H.Res. 933· House(119-HRES-933)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the critical role of victim service providers in the response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, by supporting victims through the physical, mental, emotional, financial, and legal challenges they may face in the aftermath of violence.
- Introduced
- 12/5/2025
- Last activity
- 12/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Dingell
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the essential role of victim service providers. These providers assist people facing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The resolution notes that these organizations help victims navigate physical, mental, emotional, financial, and legal challenges. It highlights the work providers do in connecting survivors to community services and navigating the criminal justice system. Finally, the House expresses that it values this work and acknowledges a need for meaningful investment in these services.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution focuses on support for those facing domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, which disproportionately affect women.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The resolution highlights how victim service providers assist survivors in accessing mental health support.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The text notes that service providers help connect victims to long-term medical care.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Trauma Recovery: The House expresses that it values the work of providers in helping victims and survivors heal mentally, physically, and emotionally from trauma. (Resolution, Section 1)
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Comprehensive Assistance: Victim service providers help connect victims to essential services including legal guidance, counseling, housing assistance, mental health support, and medical care. (Whereas clause)
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Navigation of Legal Systems: Providers assist victims in navigating the criminal justice system, including seeking protection or restraining orders, as well as family matters like divorce, child custody, or child support. (Whereas clause, Section 1)
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Safety Planning: Providers help victims create safety plans that include assessments intended to reduce the risk of further harm. (Whereas clause)
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Increased Investment: The resolution acknowledges the need to meaningfully invest in the work of victim service providers to address historical underfunding. (Resolution, Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+5Good For Native Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Mental Health Access+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+3Improves Policing Reform+2Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 12/5/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Young KimRepublican · California
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin