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2w ago

Bipartisan Lawmakers Demand DOJ Restore Violence Against Women Grant Funding

Over 100 House members urge Attorney General Pam Bondi to address the abrupt withdrawal of grants critical to supporting survivors of gender-based violence.

Josh Gottheimer; Young Kim.
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Overview

  • The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) removed fiscal year 2025 grant notices in February, creating uncertainty for service providers.
  • A bipartisan group of over 100 lawmakers, led by Reps. Young Kim and Josh Gottheimer, sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi calling for immediate restoration of the grants.
  • The letter highlights the risk of disrupting essential services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking due to the funding delay.
  • Lawmakers are demanding clarity on the status of the grants and swift action to ensure continued support for victim assistance programs.
  • The DOJ has yet to respond publicly, and the OVW website advises potential applicants to await further updates regarding funding opportunities.