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- H.RES.716
H.RES.716: Recognizing Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment Center, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced July 31, 2009
- Latest Major Action Nov. 16, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (28 Democrats, 1 Independent, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Applauds Gail Abarbanel for founding the Rape Treatment Center and creating the Fast Track Forensics Program. Commends the Rape Treatment Center for providing necessary services to sexual assault victims. Calls upon local law enforcement agencies and state legislatures to work towards eliminating delays in processing rape kits. Urges Congress to support programs for timely processing of DNA evidence.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 716.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 569).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 31, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.) |