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- H.R.1214
H.R.1214: Best Help for Rape Victims Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 10, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 4, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
67 (67 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Best Help for Rape Victims Act - Amends the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 to require the Attorney General to include within the national protocol on sexual assault forensic examinations a recommendation that a victim of sexual assault who is at risk of pregnancy from rape should be: (1) offered information about emergency contraception; and (2) provided with such contraception on site at the victim's request. Requires the Attorney General...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| March 10, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |