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  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Rape victims</title>
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  <updated>2008-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/4707</id>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Con.Res.77 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2008.</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-20:/action/150600</id>
    <updated>2008-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2008.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.330 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hc330/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-16:/action/150494</id>
    <updated>2008-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.327 Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h327/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-04:/action/135802</id>
    <updated>2007-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive program designed to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 04, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-110.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.327 Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h327/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-04:/action/135801</id>
    <updated>2007-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive program designed to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 04, 2007: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.4016 Unemployment Insurance for Survivors Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h4016/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-30:/action/135436</id>
    <updated>2007-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide unemployment insurance to those who are separated from their employment as a result of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.4014 Insurance Non-Discrimination for Survivors Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h4014/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-30:/action/135426</id>
    <updated>2007-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To prohibit discrimination in insurance coverage to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.4015 Job Protection for Survivors Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h4015/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-30:/action/135430</id>
    <updated>2007-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide job protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.3990 Military Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3990/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-28:/action/135097</id>
    <updated>2007-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members of the armed forces and their family members and partners through enhanced programs of prevention and deterrence, enhanced programs of victims services, and strengthened provisions for prosecution of assailants, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.327 Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h327/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-23:/action/134808</id>
    <updated>2007-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive program designed to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 23, 2007: Presented to President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.327 Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h327/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-22:/action/134656</id>
    <updated>2007-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive program designed to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 22, 2007: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.3318 Best Help for Rape Victims Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3318/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-01:/action/126888</id>
    <updated>2007-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To require that the recommended national protocol for sexual assault medical forensic examinations include a recommendation that rape victims be offered information about emergency contraceptives to prevent pregnancy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.1240 Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s1240/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-25:/action/110122</id>
    <updated>2007-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide for the provision by hospitals receiving Federal funds through the Medicare program or Medicaid program of emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.289 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to raising awareness and encouraging prevention of sexual assault in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr289/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-03-28:/action/107957</id>
    <updated>2007-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to raising awareness and encouraging prevention of sexual assault in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.1074 Reducing the Need for Abortion and Supporting Parents Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1074/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-02-14:/action/93565</id>
    <updated>2007-02-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide for programs that reduce the number of unplanned pregnancies, reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and support new parents.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.840 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h840/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-02-05:/action/92674</id>
    <updated>2007-02-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the housing assistance programs for homeless persons under title IV of such Act, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.819 At-Risk Communities Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h819/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-02-04:/action/92575</id>
    <updated>2007-02-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.774 Rape Prevention and Education Grant Program Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h774/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-01-30:/action/92257</id>
    <updated>2007-01-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend the program of grants for rape prevention education, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.464 Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h464/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-01-11:/action/90214</id>
    <updated>2007-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide for the provision by hospitals receiving Federal funds through the Medicare Program or Medicaid Program of emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.327 Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h327/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-01-08:/action/89805</id>
    <updated>2007-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive program designed to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.21 Equity in Prescription Insurance and Contraceptive Coverage Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s21/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-01-03:/action/89577</id>
    <updated>2007-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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