S. 1197 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Violence Against Women Act of 2005
S. 1197 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the senate — introduced on Jun 8, 2005, sponsored by Joseph Biden Jr. with 58 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Jun 8, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 58
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Violence Against Women Act of 2005 - Title I: Enhancing Judicial And Law Enforcement Tools To Combat Violence Against Women - (Sec. 101) Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to: (1) authorize increased appropriations for FY2006-FY2010 for grants to combat violent crimes against women (STOP grants); (2) revise provisions specifying purposes for grants to include use for underserved populations and for f…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph Biden Jr. (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats, 18 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 8, 2005
- Passed the SenateOct 4, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Held at the desk. (Oct 6, 2005)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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