Last progress June 25, 2025 (5 months ago)
Introduced on June 25, 2025 by Ronald Lee Wyden
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
This bill sets up a 5‑year pilot program to fight “technological abuse” in domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It funds local groups working together to help survivors stay safe from things like stalking via phones, apps, and online accounts. The program can award up to 15 grants, with each grant up to $2 million, and money can pay for safe new devices for survivors and other services that reduce tech-enabled abuse. The agency must check in with reports during the pilot and after it ends to share what works and what needs improvement . Congress notes that technology is widely used to harass and control victims today, including unwanted calls and texts, spying apps, and threats to post private information online .
A second grant program funds nonprofits and colleges to build simple training, tools, and help for those who support survivors, with up to $20 million total over 5 years .
| Key point | Details |
|---|---|
| Help for survivors | Grants can pay for safe devices and services to reduce tech abuse |
| Community training | Nonprofits and colleges can build training, tools, and curricula to aid supporters |
| Funding limits | Up to 15 pilot grants; each up to $2M; education grants total up to $20M |
| Timeline | Both programs run 5 years; required reports share results and best practices |