H.R. 909 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Pet and Women Safety Act of 2017
H.R. 909 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 7, 2017, sponsored by Katherine M. Clark with 250 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 7, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 250
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Pet and Women Safety Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to broaden the definition of stalking to include conduct that causes a person to experience a reasonable fear of death or serious bodily injury to his or her pet.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Katherine M. Clark (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 188 Democrats, 62 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2017
- 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 9, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Agriculture Committee
More
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