H.R. 1258 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Pet and Women Safety Act of 2015
H.R. 1258 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Mar 4, 2015, sponsored by Katherine M. Clark with 223 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 4, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 223
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Pet and Women Safety Act of 2015 Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit threats or acts of violence against a person's pet under the offenses of stalking and interstate violation of a protection order. Defines "pet" to mean a domesticated animal that is kept for pleasure rather than for commercial purposes.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Katherine M. Clark (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 179 Democrats, 44 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 4, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (Mar 31, 2015)
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- S. 665: Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015
- S. 178: Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015
- H.R. 639: Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
- H.R. 515: International Megan's Law to Prevent Child Exploitation and Other Sexual Crimes Through Advanced…
- S. 238: Eric Williams Correctional Officer Protection Act of 2015
- S. 483: Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016
- S. 1890: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
- S. 32: Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015
- S. 125: Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 2137: Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Agriculture Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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