HRES 716
111th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Evidence and witnesses
Sex offenses
Women's health
Recognizing Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment Center, and for other purposes.
Introduced: July 31, 2009
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Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 16, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 16, 2010
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). (text: CR 11/15/2010 H7405)
Nov 16, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: 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).(text: CR 11/15/2010 H7405)
Nov 16, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7475-7476)
Nov 15, 2010
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.
Nov 15, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 716.
Nov 15, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7405-7406)
Nov 15, 2010
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jul 31, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 31, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2010 | House · vote #569 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 415–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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