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- H.R.780
H.R.780: Violence Against Indian Women Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about native americans
- Introduced Feb. 15, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 8, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Violence Against Indian Women Act of 2013 - Amends the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 to give Indian tribes criminal jurisdiction over domestic violence, dating violence, and violations of protective orders that occur on their lands. Makes that jurisdiction concurrent with federal and state jurisdiction. Prohibits a tribe from exercising such jurisdiction if neither the defendant or alleged victim is an Indian, or the defendant lacks certain...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
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| March 1, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.
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| Feb. 15, 2013 |
Referred to House Natural Resources
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| Feb. 15, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Feb. 15, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) |