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H.R. 3627Became Law

Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013

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What it doesSummary public law (May 20, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013 - Directs the Attorney General to report every three years to the congressional judiciary committees on the penalties for violations of laws prohibiting child abuse in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and each U.S. territory, including whether the laws of that jurisdiction provide for enhanced penalties when the victim has suffered serious bodily injury or permanent or protracted loss or impairment of any mental or emotional function.

Amends the federal criminal code to apply certain increased criminal penalties against any person who commits domestic assault and who has a final conviction on at least two separate prior occasions under state, federal, or tribal court proceedings (a habitual offender) for offenses that would be, if subject to federal jurisdiction, assault, sexual abuse, or a serious violent felony against a spouse or intimate partner (as under current law) or against a child of, or in the care of, the person committing the domestic assault.

What just happenedMay 20, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-104.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9](R-NC)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. May 20, 2014PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 113-104.

  2. May 20, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-104.

  3. May 20, 2014PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. May 20, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 12, 2014FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. May 12, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 8, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. May 7, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. May 7, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. May 7, 2014Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2823)

    Judiciary Committee
  11. May 7, 2014Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2823)

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Dec 10, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Dec 9, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7570)

  14. Dec 9, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7570)

  15. Dec 9, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3627.

  16. Dec 9, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7570-7571)

  17. Dec 9, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  18. Dec 9, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.

  19. Dec 9, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-286.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Dec 9, 2013Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-286.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Dec 4, 2013CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Dec 4, 2013CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Dec 4, 2013CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Dec 3, 2013CommitteeH11000

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

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  25. Dec 2, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  26. Dec 2, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Dec 2, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMay 20, 201449

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013 - Directs the Attorney General to report every three years to the congressional judiciary committees on the penalties for violations of laws prohibiting child abuse in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and each U.S. territory, including whether the laws of that jurisdiction provide for enhanced penalties when the victim has suffered serious bodily injury or permanent or protracted loss or impairment of any mental or emotional function.

Amends the federal criminal code to apply certain increased criminal penalties against any person who commits domestic assault and who has a final conviction on at least two separate prior occasions under state, federal, or tribal court proceedings (a habitual offender) for offenses that would be, if subject to federal jurisdiction, assault, sexual abuse, or a serious violent felony against a spouse or intimate partner (as under current law) or against a child of, or in the care of, the person committing the domestic assault.
Passed Senate without amendmentMay 7, 201482

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013 - Directs the Attorney General to report every three years to the congressional judiciary committees on the penalties for violations of laws prohibiting child abuse in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and each U.S. territory, including whether the laws of that jurisdiction provide for enhanced penalties when the victim has suffered serious bodily injury or permanent or protracted loss or impairment of any mental or emotional function.

Amends the federal criminal code to apply certain increased criminal penalties against any person who commits domestic assault and who has a final conviction on at least two separate prior occasions under state, federal, or tribal court proceedings (a habitual offender) for offenses that would be, if subject to federal jurisdiction, assault, sexual abuse, or a serious violent felony against a spouse or intimate partner (as under current law) or against a child of, or in the care of, the person committing the domestic assault.
Passed House without amendmentDec 9, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013 - Directs the Attorney General to report every three years to the congressional judiciary committees on the penalties for violations of laws prohibiting child abuse in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and each U.S. territory, including whether the laws of that jurisdiction provide for enhanced penalties when the victim has suffered serious bodily injury or permanent or protracted loss or impairment of any mental or emotional function.

Amends the federal criminal code to apply certain increased criminal penalties against any person who commits domestic assault and who has a final conviction on at least two separate prior occasions under state, federal, or tribal court proceedings (a habitual offender) for offenses that would be, if subject to federal jurisdiction, assault, sexual abuse, or a serious violent felony against a spouse or intimate partner (as under current law) or against a child of, or in the care of, the person committing the domestic assault.
Introduced in HouseDec 2, 201300

Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013 - Directs the Attorney General to report every three years to the congressional judiciary committees on the penalties for violations of laws prohibiting child abuse in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and each U.S. territory, including whether the laws of that jurisdiction provide for enhanced penalties when the victim has suffered serious bodily injury or permanent or protracted loss or impairment of any mental or emotional function.

Amends the federal criminal code to apply certain increased criminal penalties against any person who commits domestic assault and who has a final conviction on at least two separate prior occasions under state, federal, or tribal court proceedings (a habitual offender) for offenses that would be, if subject to federal jurisdiction, assault, sexual abuse, or a serious violent felony against a spouse or intimate partner (as under current law) or against a child of, or in the care of, the person committing the domestic assault.