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Tech Safety for Victims: Pilot Program and Education

This act establishes a pilot program to assist victims of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault who experience technology-related abuse. It provides funding for victim support organizations to acquire new devices and implement other measures to reduce technological harm. Additionally, the act creates an educational program to train those assisting victims on how to address technology-related abuse.
Key points
Victim Support: A pilot program will provide funds for safe devices and other services for individuals experiencing technological abuse.
Education and Training: Educational programs will be developed for organizations and individuals assisting victims to better address new forms of online harassment.
Expert Collaboration: The act encourages cooperation between technology institutions and victim support centers to provide specialized assistance.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9544
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Process start date: 2022-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9544.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Victim Support: A pilot program will provide funds for safe devices and other services for individuals experiencing technological abuse.
  • Education and Training: Educational programs will be developed for organizations and individuals assisting victims to better address new forms of online harassment.
  • Expert Collaboration: The act encourages cooperation between technology institutions and victim support centers to provide specialized assistance.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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