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Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 47) To reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.

4/7/2025, 3:13 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 83

Bill 113 HRES 83 is a resolution that provides for the consideration of S. 47, a bill that aims to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was originally passed in 1994 and has been reauthorized several times since then.

S. 47 seeks to continue funding and support for programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. The bill includes provisions to improve services for victims, enhance prevention efforts, and strengthen law enforcement responses to these crimes.

The resolution, HRES 83, sets the rules for debating and voting on S. 47 in the House of Representatives. It outlines the procedures for considering the bill, including the time allotted for debate and the rules for amendments. Overall, Bill 113 HRES 83 is an important step in the legislative process to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. It provides a framework for the House of Representatives to consider and potentially pass S. 47, which aims to continue the important work of supporting and protecting victims of domestic violence and other forms of violence against women.

Current Status of Bill HRES 83

Bill HRES 83 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2013. Bill HRES 83 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2013.  Bill HRES 83's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of February 27, 2013

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 83

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 83

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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