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Melanie's Law

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To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program to support protective orders that protect individuals who are related by blood or marriage to individuals in intimate relationships, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

Melanie's LawShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 8733·House·Bill·Crime and Law Enforcement

Rep. Patrick Ryan(Democratic-New York-18)·

May 11, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

May 11, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Bill text

May 11, 2026As introduced in the House