To reauthorize programs authorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004, and for other purposes.
Sponsor and status
Bob Goodlatte
Sponsor. Representative for Virginia's 6th congressional district. Republican.
113th Congress (2013–2015)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Sep 29, 2014
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on September 29, 2014.
17 Cosponsors (12 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Goodlatte praises enactment of bill that protects sexual assault survivors”
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Rep. Bob Goodlatte [R-VA6, 1993-2018]
(Sponsor)
on Sep 30, 2014
“Bill to reauthorize Maloneys Debbie Smith Act headed for Presidents desk”
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Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY12, 2013-2022]
(Co-sponsor)
on Sep 18, 2014
“On the House Floor This Week - 4/7/14”
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Rep. John K. Delaney [D-MD6, 2013-2018]
on Apr 7, 2014
History
Mar 27, 2014
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Introduced
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Apr 2, 2014
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Ordered Reported
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Apr 7, 2014
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
Sep 18, 2014
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
Sep 29, 2014
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 4323 (113th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2013 to Jan 2, 2015. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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