S. 1435 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
S. 1435 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jul 21, 2003, sponsored by Jeff Sessions with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 21, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 108-79
What it does
Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - (Sec. 4) Directs the Bureau of Justice Statistics to carry out, annually, a comprehensive statistical review and analysis of the incidence and effects of prison rape.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Sessions (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 21, 2003
- Passed the SenateJul 21, 2003
- Passed the HouseJul 25, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentSep 2, 2003
- Became lawSep 4, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-79. (Sep 4, 2003)
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- S. 151: Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003
- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1997: Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
- H.R. 1731: Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
- H.R. 218: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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