US HR716 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 29-4-1)
Status: Introduced on July 31 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-11-16 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 31 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-11-16 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Recognizing Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment Center, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
| Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] | Rep. Howard Berman [D-CA] | Rep. Robert Brady [D-PA] | Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] |
| Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] | Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] | Rep. Rosa DeLauro [D-CT] | Rep. Bill Foster [D-IL] |
| Rep. Alan Grayson [D-FL] | Rep. Jane Harman [D-CA] | Rep. Patrick Kennedy [D-RI] | Rep. Leonard Lance [R-NJ] |
| Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] | Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. Donald Manzullo [R-IL] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] |
| Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers [R-WA] | Rep. Thomas Perriello [D-VA] |
| Rep. Pedro Pierluisi [N-PR] | Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL] | Rep. Laura Richardson [D-CA] | Rep. David Roe [R-TN] |
| Rep. Gregorio Sablan [D-MP] | Rep. Gregorio Sablan [D-MP] | Rep. Linda Sanchez [D-CA] | Rep. Mark Schauer [D-MI] |
| Rep. Adam Schiff [D-CA] | Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA] | Rep. Dina Titus [D-NV] | Rep. Diane Watson [D-CA] |
| Rep. Henry Waxman [D-CA] | Rep. Robert Wexler [D-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-16 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2010-11-16 | 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) | |
| 2010-11-16 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7475-7476) | |
| 2010-11-15 | 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. | |
| 2010-11-15 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 716. | |
| 2010-11-15 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7405-7406) | |
| 2010-11-15 | Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. | |
| 2009-07-31 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Evidence and witnesses
Sex offenses
Women's health
