This bill authorizes the Attorney General to award grants of up to $5 million annually to establish a national training and technical assistance center focused on lethality assessment programs for domestic violence. These programs help law enforcement and first responders quickly identify domestic violence situations with the highest risk of resulting in serious injury or death, and connect victims to local support services. The grants would go to nonprofit or tribal organizations with demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing such programs, and the funding would support their efforts to help states, local governments, and Indian tribes adopt these assessment tools. The legislation aims to reduce the number of domestic violence-related homicides by improving how communities identify and respond to high-risk situations. Funding is authorized starting in fiscal year 2026 and would remain available until spent.
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