H.R.28: Violence Against Women Office Act

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Bill Cosponsors

152 (133 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 19 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Violence Against Women Office Act - Establishes within the Department of Justice (DOJ) a Violence Against Women Office.Specifies the duties of the Office Director, including carrying out DOJ functions under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and on matters relating to violence against women.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
For Further Action See H.R. 2215.
Jan. 3, 2001

Introduced in the House by Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.)

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