Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Crime victims

Bill Enacted: H.R.360 To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley to commemorate the lives they lost 50 years ago in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, where these 4 little Black girls' ultimate sacrifice served as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.

2013-05-23T20:00:00Z

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley to commemorate the lives they lost 50 years ago in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, where these 4 little Black girls' ultimate sacrifice served as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.

May 23, 2013: Became Public Law No: 113-11.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.360 To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley to commemorate the lives they lost 50 years ago in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, where these 4 little Black girls' ultimate sacrifice served as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.

2013-05-23T20:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: S.1041 Military Crime Victims' Rights Act of 2013

2013-05-22T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to afford crime victims' rights to victims of offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1050 Coast Guard STRONG Act

2013-05-22T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure the issuance of regulations applicable to the Coast Guard regarding consideration of a request for a permanent change of station or unit transfer submitted by a member of the Coast Guard who is the victim of a sexual assault.

Bill Introduced: S.1028 Older Americans Act Amendments of 2013

2013-05-22T20:00:00Z

A bill to reauthorize and improve the Older Americans Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2207 Better Enforcement for Sexual Assault Free Environments Act of 2013

2013-05-22T20:00:00Z

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the Uniform Code of Military Justice related to sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1032 Better Enforcement for Sexual Assault Free Environments Act of 2013

2013-05-22T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the Uniform Code of Military Justice related to sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1019 Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act

2013-05-21T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.999 RUSH Act

2013-05-20T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide social service agencies with the resources to provide services to meet the urgent needs of Holocaust survivors to age in place with dignity, comfort, security, and quality of life.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2064 RUSH Act

2013-05-20T20:00:00Z

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide social service agencies with the resources to provide services to meet the urgent needs of Holocaust survivors to age in place with dignity, comfort, security, and quality of life.

Bill Introduced: S.992 A bill to provide for offices on sexual assault prevention and response under the Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces, to require reports on additional offices and selection of sexual assault prevention and response personnel, and for other purposes.

2013-05-20T20:00:00Z

A bill to provide for offices on sexual assault prevention and response under the Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces, to require reports on additional offices and selection of sexual assault prevention and response personnel, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2059 Coast Guard STRONG Act

2013-05-19T20:00:00Z

To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure the issuance of regulations applicable to the Coast Guard regarding consideration of a request for a permanent change of station or unit transfer submitted by a member of the Coast Guard who is the victim of a sexual assault.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2016 Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013

2013-05-15T20:00:00Z

To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify various authorities relating to procedures for courts-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.967 Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013

2013-05-15T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to modify various authorities relating to procedures for courts-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.975 Court-Appointed Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act

2013-05-15T20:00:00Z

A bill to provide for the inclusion of court-appointed guardianship improvement and oversight activities under the Elder Justice Act of 2009.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.144 A resolution concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts supporting long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights.

2013-05-15T20:00:00Z

A resolution concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts supporting long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.360 To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley to commemorate the lives they lost 50 years ago in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, where these 4 little Black girls' ultimate sacrifice served as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.

2013-05-14T20:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.2002 Combating Military Sexual Assault Act of 2013

2013-05-14T20:00:00Z

To amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance assistance for victims of sexual assault committed by members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.964 A bill to require a comprehensive review of the adequacy of the training, qualifications, and experience of the Department of Defense personnel responsible for sexual assault prevention and response for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

2013-05-14T20:00:00Z

A bill to require a comprehensive review of the adequacy of the training, qualifications, and experience of the Department of Defense personnel responsible for sexual assault prevention and response for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.213 Establishing the Special Committee on Sexual Assault and Abuse in the Armed Forces to conduct oversight, ensure accountability, and report on the activities of the Department of Defense to prevent, reduce, prosecute, and provide victims' services for cases of sexual assault and abuse in the Armed Forces.

2013-05-13T20:00:00Z

Establishing the Special Committee on Sexual Assault and Abuse in the Armed Forces to conduct oversight, ensure accountability, and report on the activities of the Department of Defense to prevent, reduce, prosecute, and provide victims' services for cases of sexual assault and abuse in the Armed Forces.