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HRES 738 111th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Commemorative events and holidays Crime prevention Crimes against women Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Violent crime

Recognizing the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.

Introduced: September 14, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Sep 14, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9457; correction of text: CR 9/15/2009 H9547)
Sep 14, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9457; correction of text: CR 9/15/2009 H9547)
Sep 14, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 738.
Sep 14, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9459-9462)
Sep 14, 2009
Ms. Wasserman Schultz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 14, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 14, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and expresses continued support for its goals and ideals. Recognizes the need to continue vigorous enforcement of that Act and similar Acts to deter and prosecute crimes of violence against women.

What's happening now September 14, 2009

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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