S. 3693 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
A bill to make technical corrections to the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005.
S. 3693 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jul 19, 2006, sponsored by Arlen Specter with 1 co-sponsors.
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 19, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 109-271
What it does
Makes technical corrections and other amendments to the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (the Act) and other related federal legislation. (Sec. 1) Establishes as new short titles for specified provisions of the Act: (1) the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2005; and (2) the Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act of 2005.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Arlen Specter (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 19, 2006
- Passed the SenateJul 19, 2006
- Passed the HouseJul 29, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentAug 2, 2006
- Became lawAug 12, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-271. (Aug 12, 2006)
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