Bill · S. 2159· Senate(119-S-2159)
Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act
- Introduced
- 6/25/2025
- Last activity
- 6/25/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ron Wyden
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act," aims to create a pilot program to fight technology-related abuse. The Director of the Office on Violence Against Women will award grants to eligible consortia to help combat these issues. These grants can be used to purchase new technological devices for victims or provide other services to reduce abuse. Additionally, the bill establishes a grant program for nonprofits and higher education institutions to create educational tools and training. The pilot program is intended to run for five years from the first award.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would women be better off under this?+8
The bill directly addresses domestic violence and digital stalking which statistically affects women most heavily.
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+7
The bill addresses specific findings regarding online abuse targeting the LGBTQ+ population.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+7
The bill addresses online abuse frequently targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Direct Assistance for Victims: Grant funds can be used for the purchase of new technological devices for victims and survivors of technological abuse (Section 4(b)(1)).
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Reduction of Abuse: Grant funds can be used for any other use, including the provision of victim services, that will reduce technological abuse or assist victims and survivors (Section 4(b)(2)).
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Improved Support through Education: The bill establishes a program to fund the development of tools, curricula, and other materials through training and educational programs (Section 5(a) and 5(c)).
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Technical Assistance: The education grant program aims to provide technical assistance for organizations and individuals who provide support for victims of technological abuse (Section 5(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Time-Limited Support: The pilot program is set to terminate 5 years after the date of the first award (Section 4(a)(5)).
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+8Good For L G B T Q Community+7Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Young Adults+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+7Improves L G B T Q Rights+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+4
- 6/25/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
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