May 22, 2015
Senate Committee Examines Rape Kit Backlog
On May 20, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on The Constitution held a hearing, “ Taking Sexual Assault Seriously: The Rape Kit Backlog and Human Rights. ” “For too long, survivors ofView More
Crime
March 20, 2015
Senate Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Child Pornography Restitution
On March 19, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigation held a hearing, “ Child Exploitation Restitution Following the Paroline v. United States Decision .” TheView More
September 19, 2014
Senate Clears DNA Testing Bill
On September 18, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, the Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4323). The House approved theView More
August 1, 2014
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Gun, Domestic Violence
On July 30, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing, “ Violence Against Women Act Next Steps: Protecting Women from Gun Violence ,” chaired by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). The hearingView More
May 9, 2014
Appropriations Committee Approves CJS Spending Bill
On May 8, the House Appropriations Committee approved, by voice vote, the FY2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies spendingView More
April 11, 2014
House Passes Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act
On April 7, the House passed, by voice vote, the Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4323). The House Judiciary CommitteeView More
April 4, 2014
House Committee Reauthorizes DNA Sexual Assault Programs
On April 2, the House Judiciary Committee approved, by voice vote, the Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4323). The bill,View More
October 25, 2013
Background Checks for School Employees Mandated in House Bill
On October 22, the House passed, by voice vote, the Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act (H.R. 2083).View More
October 5, 2007
Senate Begins Considering FY2008 Commerce, Justice, Science Spending Bill
On October 4, the Senate began its consideration of the FY2008 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies spending bill (H.R.View More
September 28, 2007
Resolution on Unidentified Remains Approved by House
On September 24, the House approved, 389-1, a resolution (H. Res. 340) on the importance of providing a voice forView More