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I am Vanessa Guillén Act of 2021

Introduced: May 13, 2021 Introduced by: Hirono, Mazie K. Democratic · Hawaii See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 13, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2525)
May 13, 2021
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I am Vanessa Guillén Act of 2021

This bill addresses the policies and procedures of the Department of Defense (DOD) for cases or allegations of sex-related offenses.

What's happening now May 13, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2525)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1611: I am Vanessa Guillén Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1611/
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"S. 1611: I am Vanessa Guillén Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1611/.
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S. 1611, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1611/.
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