Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden in Family Violence and Prevention Services
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposes to remove five sections from 45 CFR Part 1370 that govern Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) grants. The agency argues that 45 CFR 1370.1, 1370.3, 1370.6, 1370.30, 1370.31, and 1370.32 are either duplicative of existing statutes or unnecessary because they add no new obligations. These sections restate statutory purposes, list other applicable federal regulations, repeat reporting requirements, and describe grant programs for national resource centers, specialized services for abused parents and children, and the national domestic violence hotline. The proposal aims to streamline the regulations, reduce burden on states, territories, tribes, and nonprofits, and move explanatory content to Notices of Funding Opportunity and sub-regulatory guidance. Comments are due by May 6, 2026.
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Key Changes
- Removal of 45 CFR 1370.1 (purposes of FVPSA programs) effective after final rule
- Removal of 45 CFR 1370.3 (list of applicable government-wide regulations)
- Removal of 45 CFR 1370.6 (reports and evaluations requirements for formula grants)
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Obligations
What this law requires
Submit written comments on the proposed rule by May 6, 2026 to HHS regarding removal of sections from 45 CFR Part 1370
Include agency name and docket number (ACF-2026-0430) or RIN number (0970-AD42) in all comment submissions
Submit comments via Federal eRulemaking Portal (regulations.gov), email to Deregulation@acf.hhs.gov, or other specified methods
FVPSA formula grant recipients must submit performance reports as required by 42 U.S.C. 10406(d), unless Territorial governments consolidate FVPSA funds with other HHS funds under 45 CFR part 97