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.

House Resolution

H.Res. 933

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Dingell

D - MI

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bipartisan resolution recognizes the critical role of victim service providers in responding to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It acknowledges that these nonprofits and crisis centers are often the first contact for victims, provide trauma-informed care, and have been historically underfunded despite doing often lifesaving work.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bipartisan resolution recognizes the critical role of victim service providers in responding to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It acknowledges that these nonprofits and crisis centers are often the first contact for victims, provide trauma-informed care, and have been historically underfunded despite doing often lifesaving work.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Recognizes critical role of victim service providers under VAWA definition
Victim service providers often first contact for trauma survivors
Providers help navigate criminal justice, protection orders, family matters
Coordinate with law enforcement, healthcare, schools, community organizations
Acknowledges chronic underfunding of these essential services
Bipartisan: Reps. Dingell (D), Moore (D), Fitzpatrick (R), Kim (R)

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Domestic violence shelters and crisis centers gain congressional recognition. Funding advocates can cite this resolution in appropriations discussions. Victim services workforce is validated. Collaboration between criminal justice and victim services is encouraged.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

933, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-933