The new bill, authored by U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath in the U.S. House, aims to strengthen support systems and resources for individuals affected by family and domestic violence, according to the U.S. Congress.
H.R.7333 was introduced on Feb. 3, 2026 during the 2026 regular session of the 119th Congress. The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to enhance support for victims of family, domestic, and dating violence. It establishes a comprehensive framework aimed at improving services including trauma-informed and culturally relevant assistance, strengthening the capacity of Indian Tribes, and creating a network of technical assistance resources. The bill specifies a grant structure that ensures funds are allocated to tribes, state coalitions, and culturally-specific services, emphasizing the needs of underserved populations. It prohibits discrimination in funded programs and mandates confidentiality for victims. The bill authorizes $270 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for various initiatives, including hotlines and community-based prevention strategies, while ensuring no income eligibility barriers for assistance. The provisions are effective upon enactment.
The bill was introduced by Rep. Lucy McBath (Democrat-GA-6th District) and co-sponsored by Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican-GA-1st District), Rep. Young Kim (Republican-GA-40th District), and Rep. Gwen Moore (Democrat-GA-4th District).
Since the beginning of the current session, Rep. McBath has introduced another nine bills.
A related bill, S.3764, was also introduced in the Senate on Feb. 3, 2026. Congressional records list it as an identical companion bill to H.R.7333.
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Lucy McBath is a Representative from Georgia, born on June 1, 1960, in Joliet, Will County, Illinois. She earned a B.A. from Virginia State University in 1982 and has been elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Sixteenth and the three succeeding Congresses, serving since January 3, 2019.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| H.R.7333 | 02/03/2026 | Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026 |
| H.R.5476 | 09/18/2025 | Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act |
| H.R.4701 | 07/23/2025 | Charting My Path for Future Success Act |
| H.R.4602 | 07/22/2025 | Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act |
| H.R.3985 | 06/12/2025 | Helping Student Parents Succeed Act |
| H.R.3115 | 04/30/2025 | Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 |
| H.R.3114 | 04/30/2025 | Clean Slate Act of 2025 |
| H.R.2790 | 04/09/2025 | GOSAFE Act |
| H.R.2789 | 04/09/2025 | Adult Education WORKS Act |
| H.R.1132 | 02/07/2025 | To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to community colleges for high-quality workforce development programs. |
Information in this article was obtained from the U.S. Congress. The source data can be found here.
