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119th Congress · H.R. 10470 · Introduced

SHIELD for Victims Act of 2026

Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. VAN EPPS:H.R. 10470.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 18[Page H5984]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] · [R-TN-7] · V000139
    Rep-TN-7 current · 1 term · 3 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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Matt Van Epps
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Matt
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1983-03-29
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2025-12-04
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Leadership roles (0)

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Committee memberships (4)

  • Counterterrorism and Intelligence (house) · house · rank 5
  • House Committee on Homeland Security (house) · house · rank 17 · site
  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (house) · house · rank 21 · site
  • Transportation and Maritime Security (house) · house · rank 4

Social media

none

District offices (3)

  • 128 N Second St, Suite 104, Clarksville, TN, 37040 · 931-266-4483 · By appointment only
  • 305 Public Square, Suite 212, Franklin, TN, 37064 · 629-223-6050 · By appointment only
  • 801 Broadway, Suite C 507, Nashville, TN, 37203 · 629-999-4950

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H6TN07161
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VAN EPPS, MATTHEW ROBERT
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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$2,300,690.32
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2026-07-17

Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (0)

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Committees (1)

  • Judiciary Committee [House Standing]
    2026-09-16T13:04:45ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (3)

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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2026-09-16IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-09-16IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-09-24T03:08:20Z
    SHIELD for Victims Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-09-24T03:08:19Z
    SHIELD for Victims Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-09-24T03:08:19Z
    Screening Harm, Identifying Escalating Lethality Danger for Victims Act of 2026
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-09-24T03:03:30Z
    To direct the Attorney General to develop an evidence-based lethality assessment tool for use by law enforcement with respect to domestic violence and to develop a public awareness campaign with respect to resources for victims of domestic violence, and for other purposes.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summaries

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Related bills

none

Amendments (0)

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Laws

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Committee reports

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CBO cost estimates

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Latest action

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