{"database": "openregs", "table": "congressional_record", "rows": [["CREC-2026-02-23-pt1-PgE152-3", "2026-02-23", 119, 2, null, null, "RECOGNIZING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE", "HOUSE", "EXTENSIONS", "RECOGNIZING", "E152", "E152", "[{\"name\": \"Lloyd Doggett\", \"role\": \"speaking\"}]", null, "172 Cong. Rec. E152", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)]\n[Extensions of Remarks]\n[Page E152]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n  RECOGNIZING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE\n                                HOTLINE\n\n                                  _____\n\n                           HON. LLOYD DOGGETT\n\n                                of texas\n\n                    in the house of representatives\n\n                       Monday, February 23, 2026\n\n  Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a critical\nnational resource that for 30 years has served as a lifeline for\nvictims and survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse\nacross our country: the National Domestic Violence Hotline.\n  Based in Austin, Texas, in my Congressional district, the National\nDomestic Violence Hotline is the only national hotline that operates\n24/7, responding to all those in the U.S., its territories and military\nbases across the globe via phone, chat and text. These services are\nfree and confidential.\n  Authorized by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and funded\nthrough the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, the National\nDomestic Violence Hotline was created to ensure that anyone\nexperiencing relationship abuse would have a safe, confidential place\nto turn for help. On February 21, 1996, the National Domestic Violence\nHotline answered its very first call--marking the beginning of a\nnational commitment to listening to survivors, offering support without\njudgment, and helping people see pathways to safety and healing.\n  Since that first call, The Hotline has served more than 7.8 million\npeople through phone, chat and text--each contact representing courage,\nresilience and hope. Its highly trained advocates provide compassionate\nsupport, personalized safety planning, and connections to local\nresources, responding to thousands of contacts each day as the demand\nfor services continues to grow. Thirty years later, The Hotline\ncontinues to experience incredibly high demand for its services. Every\nday, The Hotline receives nearly 3,000 calls from those needing crisis\nsupport and a path to safety--demand for services has more than doubled\nduring the past decade.\n  As the needs of survivors have evolved, The Hotline has implemented\nresponsible, survivor-centered technology innovations--including\nexpanded chat and text services and improved resource navigation to\nincrease access, reduce barriers, and better meet demand nationwide.\n  This 30-year milestone is not a celebration of the continued\nprevalence of domestic violence. The ongoing need for a national\nhotline is a sobering reminder that relationship abuse affects millions\nof people across every community, demographic, and geography.\nSurvivors, particularly those from marginalized communities, often face\ncompounded barriers to safety and support, and too many endure abuse in\nsilence.\n  But the courage of survivors is something worthy of recognition.\nEvery day, individuals reach out to The Hotline, often for the first\ntime, taking a brave step toward safety, healing, and freedom. The\nHotline bears witness to that courage by offering hope, validation and\npractical support in moments of crisis.\n  In addition to its core hotline services, The Hotline operates the\nNational Dating Abuse Helpline, which provides 24/7/365 chat, text and\nphone support to help teens and young adults experiencing abuse or\nunhealthy dating situations. The Hotline also runs love is respect, a\nprogram dedicated to engaging, educating and empowering young people\nfacing abusive or unhealthy relationships.\n  I also wish to recognize the dedicated advocates who staff the\nNational Domestic Violence Hotline and its programs. Their work\nrequires extraordinary compassion, resilience, and skill, as they\nrespond to heart-wrenching calls and messages with care and\nprofessionalism. Their commitment saves lives and strengthens families\nand communities across our Nation.\n  For 30 years, the National Domestic Violence Hotline has stood as a\nbeacon of hope--answering the call when it matters most. As we mark\nthis 30th anniversary, we honor the survivors who inspire this work,\nthe advocates who make it possible, and the enduring mission to ensure\nthat everyone can live a life free from violence.\n\n                          ____________________"]], "columns": ["granule_id", "date", "congress", "session", "volume", "issue", "title", "chamber", "granule_class", "sub_granule_class", "page_start", "page_end", "speakers", "bills", "citation", "full_text"], "primary_keys": ["granule_id"], "primary_key_values": ["CREC-2026-02-23-pt1-PgE152-3"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.3929980341345072, "source": "Federal Register API & Regulations.gov API", "source_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/developers/api/v1", "license": "Public Domain (U.S. Government data)", "license_url": "https://www.regulations.gov/faq"}