H.R. 2947 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Teen Dating Violence Education Act of 2005
H.R. 2947 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 16, 2005, sponsored by Juanita Millender-McDonald with 66 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 16, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 66
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Teen Dating Violence Education Act of 2005 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide that authorized domestic violence education programs include state-specific information on the legal rights of teenage victims of dating violence.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Juanita Millender-McDonald (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 60 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 16, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (Jul 25, 2005)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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