Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act
Major Provisions of S. 1925
The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011, like the two prior reauthorizations, builds on the success of existing law and seeks to address remaining unmet needs. In addition to strengthening key programs as highlighted below, S. 1925 is responsive to the current economic climate. It consolidates 13 programs into only four in an effort to reduce duplication and bureaucratic barriers for grantees. It also cuts the authorization level for VAWA by more than $135 million a year ($682.5 million over the authorization period), which amounts to a decrease of 17 percent from the 2005 reauthorization. The authorization levels for each…
