The resolution urges Congress and the President of the United States to reauthorize the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), which is crucial for providing federal funding to support victims of domestic and dating violence. Since its initial enactment, FVPSA has been the primary source of federal funding for over 1,600 community-based programs that offer essential services such as emergency shelter, counseling, legal assistance, and crisis intervention to approximately 1.3 million victims each year. The resolution highlights the importance of FVPSA-funded initiatives, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline, which plays a vital role in assisting victims around the clock.

Despite the significant impact of FVPSA, the act has not been reauthorized since 2015, leading to a gap in funding that has left many requests for services unmet. A study by the National Network to End Domestic Violence revealed that on a single day in 2017, over 72,000 victims received services, yet thousands of requests went unanswered due to insufficient resources. The resolution emphasizes the need for reauthorization to protect against future funding cuts and ensure that vital services for victims of domestic violence continue to be available.