United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1214 (109th)
Best Help for Rape Victims Act
Introduced
10 March 2005
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Summary
Best Help for Rape Victims Act - Amends the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 to require the Attorney General to include within the national protocol on sexual assault forensic examinations a recommendation that a victim of sexual assault who is at risk of pregnancy from rape should be: (1) offered information about emergency contraception; and (2) provided with such contraception on site at the victim's request. Requires the Attorney General to revise any existing protocol in accordance with this Act.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 10 March 2005
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 10 March 2005
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 10 March 2005
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/1214
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hr/1214