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Rape Shield Enhancement Act of 2025
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Summary of Bill HR 3596
H.R. 3596 from the 119th Congress directs the Judicial Conference to submit a report examining an amendment to the Federal Rules of Evidence. The purpose is to further limit the admissibility of evidence related to an alleged victim's sexual behavior or predisposition, while also aiming to enhance privacy protections for admissible evidence.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3596
Bill HR 3596 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2025. Bill HR 3596 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 23, 2025. Bill HR 3596's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 23, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3596
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3596
Primary Policy Focus
LawAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3596
To direct the Judicial Conference to submit a report examining an amendment to the Federal Rules of Evidence to further limit admissibility of evidence regarding an alleged victim's sexual behavior or predisposition and to improve privacy protections for admissible evidence.
To direct the Judicial Conference to submit a report examining an amendment to the Federal Rules of Evidence to further limit admissibility of evidence regarding an alleged victim's sexual behavior or predisposition and to improve privacy protections for admissible evidence.
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