HRES 331
114th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Lawyers and legal services
Sex offenses
Expressing support for States to adopt "Racheal's Law".
Introduced: June 18, 2015
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 1, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jun 18, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 18, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Encourages states to ensure that victims of rape or sexual assault can file and obtain a restraining order against the guilty party for an indefinite period of time without the necessity of renewal or refiling.
Encourages states to ensure that victims of rape or sexual assault can be represented by an attorney instead of being physically present during hearings involving their convicted attacker.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1