H.R. 5578 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Survivors' Bill of Rights Act of 2016
H.R. 5578 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jun 24, 2016, sponsored by Mimi Walters with 40 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 24, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 114-236
What it does
Survivors' Bill of Rights Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish statutory rights for sexual assault survivors, including the right to: (1) not be prevented from receiving a forensic medical examination and not be charged for an examination; (2) have a sexual assault evidence collection kit (i.e., a rape kit) preserved for 20 years or the maximum applicable statute of limitations, whichever is shor…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mimi Walters (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 24, 2016
- Passed the HouseSep 6, 2016
- Passed the SenateSep 28, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2016
- Became lawOct 7, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-236. (Oct 7, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 6, 2016 · Passed399–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act of 2016House · Sep 6, 2016
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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