Bill113th Congress

H.R. 629

Violence Against Immigrant Women Act of 2013

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Introduced
Feb 13, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Immigration
Latest Action
Apr 8, 2013
Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

Sponsor

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

Democrat·IL-9
Bioguide ID: S001145
First Name: JANICE
Middle Name: D.
Last Name: SCHAKOWSKY
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Cosponsors
3
Committees
7
Actions
0
Amendments
0
Related Bills
54
Subjects
1
Summaries
3
Titles
1
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
629
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Feb 13, 2013
Policy Area
Immigration
Is Law
No
Apr 8, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

Source: House committee actions

Feb 15, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Source: House committee actions

Feb 13, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Feb 13, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Feb 13, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Feb 13, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Feb 13, 20130

Violence Against Immigrant Women Act of 2013 - Amends provisions regarding violence against immigrant women in the following areas: (1) employment of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and U-visa (victims of certain crimes) nonimmigrant aliens, (2) self-petitioning, (3) protections for children and family members from traffickers and criminals, (4) recapture of unused U-visas, (5) battered spouse and family member protections, (6) asylum, (7) removal, (8) naturalization, (9) VAWA confidentiality, (10) services for trafficking victims, (11) fiancee/fiance protections and marriage broker regulation, and (12) sexual abuse in custodial settings.

Judiciary Committee

House· Standing

Energy and Commerce Committee

House· Standing

Financial Services Committee

House· Standing
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdoption and foster careAgingAssault and harassment offensesChild safety and welfareCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrime victimsCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDepartment of StateDetention of personsDisability and paralysisDomestic violence and child abuseEducation programs fundingEvidence and witnessesFamily relationshipsForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterHuman traffickingImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresJudgesJudicial review and appealsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsMarriage and family statusPolicy sciencesPoverty and welfare assistanceRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsResearch administration and fundingRight of privacySchool administrationSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex offensesSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationUser charges and feesViolent crimeVisas and passports

Introduced in House

Feb 13, 2013

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