H.R. 3402 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005
H.R. 3402 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jul 22, 2005, sponsored by F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. with 19 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 22, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 109-162
What it does
Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) to set forth revised definitions and grant conditions, including: (1) not requiring matching funds for entities demonstrating financial need; (2) requirements for the protection of the confidentiality and privacy of persons receiving services under such Act; and (3) standards for the rele…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 22, 2005
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2005
- Passed the SenateDec 16, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2006
- Became lawJan 5, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-162. (Jan 5, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Sep 28, 2005 · Passed415–4 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Sep 28, 2005 · Failed195–226
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Sep 28, 2005
- Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 through 2009House · Sep 28, 2005
- Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 through 2009House · Sep 28, 2005
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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