# Summary
This legislation modernizes and expands the federal government's support for family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence services. The bill authorizes $270 million annually from fiscal years 2024 through 2028 for programs serving victims and their families, with dedicated funding for hotlines, technical assistance centers, and services for underserved populations. It establishes new grant programs specifically for Tribal communities, Alaska Native organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, while requiring all funded programs to prioritize trauma-informed care, confidentiality, and accessibility for people with disabilities. The bill also expands services to include digital platforms alongside traditional shelter and counseling, strengthens prevention efforts particularly for youth dating violence, and creates new funding streams for culturally specific services targeting racial and ethnic minorities and other underserved populations. Additionally, it authorizes separate funding of $14 million annually for a national domestic violence hotline, $4 million for a Native American hotline, and $26 million for violence prevention initiatives, ensuring comprehensive support across multiple service delivery methods and populations.
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