VAWA Technical Amendment Act of 2022
Dec 27, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 4404
Became law: Dec 27, 2022
Dec 27, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 4404
Became law: Dec 27, 2022
Summary
Updates a law to include Native Hawaiian people and communities in programs that give money to help stop violent crimes.
What problem does this solve?
Previous laws helping victims of violent crime did not specifically include Native Hawaiian communities, leaving a gap in support. This act adds 'Native Hawaiian' to these laws, ensuring they can get grants and help to fight violence.
What does this law do?
Includes Native Hawaiians in crime-fighting grants
Adds 'Native Hawaiian' to the list of groups eligible for grants under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, allowing their communities to receive funding to combat violent crime.
Expands tribal coalition eligibility to Native Hawaiians
Allows Native Hawaiian organizations and communities to be included in tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions that receive federal support.
Defines 'Native Hawaiian'
Specifies that the term 'Native Hawaiian' will use the definition from the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996.
Who does this affect?
- Native Hawaiian communities
- Organizations serving victims of violent crime
What is the real world impact?
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Ensures equal access to funding
Corrects an oversight in previous laws to make sure Native Hawaiian communities are eligible for federal grants aimed at combating violent crimes, just like other tribal communities.
When does this start?
The changes in this act take effect one day after it was signed into law on December 27, 2022.