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Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025

7/25/2025, 12:11 PM

Summary of Bill S 2196

This bill, introduced in the 119th session of Congress, aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to expand the definition of an intimate partner to include individuals involved in dating relationships.

Current Status of Bill S 2196

Bill S 2196 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 26, 2025. Bill S 2196 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 26, 2025.  Bill S 2196's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2196

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
5
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
13
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2196

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2196

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to define intimate partner to include someone with whom there is or was a dating relationship, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to define intimate partner to include someone with whom there is or was a dating relationship, and for other purposes.

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