42-U.S.C.-14042
§14042 – Task Force
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Title 42 > Chapter 136 > Subchapter III > Part H > Section 14042
Details
- Reference: Section 14042
- Legend: §14042 – Task Force
- USCode Year: 2011
Provision Content
(a) Establish
The Attorney General, in consultation with national nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations whose primary expertise is in domestic violence, shall establish a task force to coordinate research on domestic violence and to report to Congress on any overlapping or duplication of efforts on domestic violence issues. The task force shall be comprised of representatives from all Federal agencies that fund such research.
(b) Uses of funds
Funds appropriated under this section shall be used to—
(1) develop a coordinated strategy to strengthen research focused on domestic violence education, prevention, and intervention strategies;
(2) track and report all Federal research and expenditures on domestic violence; and
(3) identify gaps and duplication of efforts in domestic violence research and governmental expenditures on domestic violence issues.
(c) Report
The Task Force shall report to Congress annually on its work under subsection (b) of this section.
(d) Definition
For purposes of this section, the term “domestic violence” has the meaning given such term by section 3796gg–2 of this title.
(e) Authorization of Appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000 for each of fiscal years 2001 through 2004.
(Pub. L. 103–322, title IV, §40901, as added Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title IV, §1407, Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1517.)
References in Text
Section 3796gg–2 of this title, referred to in subsec. (d), was subsequently repealed and a new section 3796gg–2 enacted which does not define “domestic violence”. However, such term is defined in section 13925 of this title.
Study of State Laws Regarding Insurance Discrimination Against Victims of Violence Against Women
Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title II, §1206, Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1507, directed the Attorney General to conduct a national study to identify State laws that address insurance discrimination against victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and to submit to Congress a report and recommendations based on that study not later than 1 year after Oct. 28, 2000.
Study of Workplace Effects From Violence Against Women
Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title II, §1207, Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1507, directed the Attorney General to conduct a national survey of programs to assist employers and employees on appropriate responses in the workplace to victims of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault, and not later than 18 months after Oct. 28, 2000, to submit to Congress a report and recommendations based on that survey.
Study of Unemployment Compensation for Victims of Violence Against Women
Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title II, §1208, Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1508, directed the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Attorney General, to conduct a national study to identify the impact of State unemployment compensation laws on victims of domestic violence when the victims separation from employment is a direct result of the domestic violence and to submit to Congress a report and recommendations based on that study not later than 1 year after Oct. 28, 2000.
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