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Creates a new federal grant program to fund domestic violence prevention training aimed at cosmetologists and barbers. The Attorney General may award grants to eligible States to support qualifying training, allow small (up to 10%) grant increases for certain States, set application and program-term rules, and provides $5 million per year for fiscal years 2027–2033 to run the program.
Adds a new section titled "2019 Domestic violence prevention training for cosmetologists and barbers" to Part T of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968.
Defines "eligible State" as a State that has a law requiring each individual seeking licensure as a cosmetologist or barber to undergo qualifying training.
Defines "qualifying training" for individuals seeking licensure as cosmetologists or barbers as free (no cost) online or in-person training provided by a victim service provider that (A) focuses on recognizing signs of domestic violence, responding to those signs, and referring clients to victim resources, and (B) may include content on sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence.
Directs the Attorney General, subject to availability of funds under subsection (e), to increase the amount of a grant awarded under section 2007(a) to an eligible State by up to 10 percent of the average total funding provided to the State under section 2007(a) across the State's three most recent awards.
Requires an eligible State seeking a grant increase to submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and with such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require, including information about the State law described in subsection (a)(1).
Primary direct beneficiaries are cosmetologists and barbers who would receive training to identify and respond to signs of domestic violence, improving frontline recognition and referral options for victims. Victims of domestic violence may see increased early identification, safer referrals, and access to services when trusted local service providers recognize warning signs. State governments are involved as applicants and grant recipients; state criminal justice or victim services offices may administer funds or partner with training providers. Training organizations, cosmetology/barber schools, and professional associations could develop or deliver qualifying curricula, creating modest demand for program development and instructor time.
Budgetary impact is limited to the authorized $5 million per year from FY2027–2033; actual spending requires appropriation. Administrative burdens on states are typical of federal grant programs (applications, reporting, compliance), but the program does not impose unfunded mandates. The Attorney General’s authority to increase grants by up to 10% provides modest flexibility to target additional resources to qualifying States. Overall, the program is targeted, modest in scale, and likely to have a localized, practical impact by training a broad network of frontline service providers in early recognition and response to domestic violence.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced February 11, 2025 by Marsha Blackburn · Last progress February 11, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in Senate