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H.R. 2947 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Teen Dating Violence Education Act of 2005

H.R. 2947 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 16, 2005, sponsored by Juanita Millender-McDonald with 66 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jun 16, 2005
Co-sponsors
66
Policy area
Education

What it does

Teen Dating Violence Education Act of 2005 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide that authorized domestic violence education programs include state-specific information on the legal rights of teenage victims of dating violence.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Juanita Millender-McDonald (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 60 Democrats, 6 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJun 16, 2005
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (Jul 25, 2005)

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Committees

  • Education and the Workforce Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 2947 (109th Congress): Teen Dating Violence Education Act of 2005,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/109-hr-2947/teen-dating-violence-education-act-of-2005 (accessed 2026-10-17).