HR 1214
109th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Contraceptives
Forensic medicine
Health
Health education
Law
Physical examinations
Rape
Standards
Victims of crimes
Women
Women's health
Best Help for Rape Victims Act
Introduced: March 10, 2005
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 4, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mar 10, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 10, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E406)
Mar 10, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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 to revise any existing protocol in accordance with this Act.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
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